New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found ...

A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...

SUNDAY, May 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in healthcare and public health to ...

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in health care and public health to categorize body size and estimate potential ...

Body weight significantly influenced right heart function and survival in pulmonary arterial hypertension, with both extremes ...

The global prevalence of OA attributed to high BMI has steadily increased over the past 3 decades, particularly among women and in high-SDI regions.

BMI (body mass index) has long been a standard way to assess whether a person is at a healthy weight. But many health experts believe the metric is outdated. Keep reading for a better ...

You've probably heard the term BMI (body mass index). It's based on height and weight, and it's been widely used to determine who’s underweight, normal weight, overweight, or has obesity. But ...

Dixit A, Sahu S, Iftikhar S, et al. Assessing the impact of high body mass index on acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a 30-year global analysis. Presented at: ASCO 2025; May 30-June 3, ...

Background: The global burden of diseases linked to modifiable risk factors is a critical focus of public health research. Among these, high body mass index (BMI) is a well-established risk factor for ...