Body mass index is a measure that provides insight into body fat by comparing an individual's height and weight. This ...

"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...

Early training for parents on healthy feeding and other parenting practices led to lower body mass index (BMI) for 3- to ...

BMI stands for body mass index, explains Dr. Benedict Ifedi, MD, a family medicine doctor at Memorial Hermann. Dr. Glickman ...

In patients with acute heart failure, it is unclear how body mass index affects clinical outcomes following acute myocardial infarction.

When it comes to assessing weight and health, both BMI and height weight charts have their advantages. BMI is convenient and ...

De-escalating dual antiplatelet therapy from from aspirin plus ticagrelor to aspirin plus clopidogrel after primary ...

Greater body mass index from early adulthood to midlife is associated with better midlife cognition, particularly among US men and Black adults.

It’s 2025, and your wrist probably knows more about your health than your doctor knew a decade ago. Smartwatches and fitness ...

If you are slim but notice excess fat around your belly, it is crucial to take proactive steps to improve your health. Read on to learn why this happens and what you can do about it.

We all know that being overweight is bad for your health. Carrying excess fat is a risk factor for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, a range of cancers and an increased chance of an early death. The ...

Germany: A recent study published in the Leukemia Journal suggests that higher maternal body mass index (BMI) during ...