Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the much-contested body mass index (BMI).

Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of ...

A new report says only using BMI to determine if a patient has obesity leads to under-diagnosing people who are ill and ...

It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group ...

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember ...

The average cup size in the US is a C on average, data from the California-based World Population Review suggest, putting it ...

Explore the pros and cons of BMI for men and women. Learn how Body Mass Index is calculated, what a healthy BMI range is, and ...

A comprehensive review found that being out of shape greatly increased the risk of dying prematurely — regardless of age or ...