The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...

New poll reveals Americans' mixed views on weight-loss drugs for obesity treatment, especially regarding teen use.

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

Today, a person is considered obese if they have a body mass index (BMI – calculated by dividing someone's weight, in kilograms, by the square of their height, in meters) of 30 or higher.

A new measurement tool is challenging the long-standing idea of using the Body Mass Index as a way to gauge body fat and ...

Body composition refers to the percentages body fat, bone, and lean tissue mass (basically, the muscle, organs, water, and ...

Your weight tells only part of the story. Body composition reveals the real truth about health, fitness, and longevity beyond the scale.

Police officers must have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 28 to be considered for promotion, says Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain. In a Berita Harian report, he said the BMI ...

The proposed changes, announced on Wednesday, have been five years in the making and aim to reframe obesity by moving beyond Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations. The authors determined that ...

Obesity is currently defined as a BMI of 30 or above in adults. New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body ...