Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...

There’s no “perfect” or “better” body shape, experts agree — yet you still might find yourself wondering what your body shape ...

As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

Many young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery, according to a study published online in the ...

New research published in the European Heart Journal reveals that 'muscle fat' around muscles can increase the risk of death ...

BMI also doesn’t account for certain biological differences between men and women. It isn’t always helpful for diagnosing abdominal obesity, or obesity around the center of the body ...

Humans with relatively more fat hidden in and around their muscles face a higher risk of death or hospitalization from heart ...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as ...

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators ...

This small but meaningful change seen in California may add up to a generational impact on consumption, but only time will ...

Today, a person is considered obese if they have a body mass index (BMI – calculated by ... For example, waist circumference (88 centimeters for women and 102 for men), the waist-to-hip ratio ...