Children should not be denied help in treating eating disorders on the basis of their body mass index (BMI), the NHS says.

Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...

Researchers at Leipzig University and the University of Gothenburg have developed a novel approach to assessing an individual ...

A dietician has cautioned against placing too much emphasis on a single measurement when evaluating your overall health. Evan ...

Do muscles make the man? New research reveals that body fat and BMI play a bigger role in male attractiveness than most ...

Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests ...

Low back pain is one of those problems that can sneak into daily life and refuse to leave. It can make it harder to work, sleep, or even sit through a meal.

Those with a high BMI may face heightened risks of the various health complications linked with excess weight or obesity, ...

People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...

Kanagawa University of Human Services-led researchers found short-term BMI reductions after an eight-to-12-week ...