Not too long ago, the American public was jolted by the release of new medical guidelines from the federal government that lowered what scientists believe to be a healthy weight. According to these ...

The body mass index (BMI) is a commonly used indicator of overweight and obesity in our society — but is often misunderstood. The measure of BMI is basically an indicator of your weight relative to ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...

The Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been a standard tool for assessing weight-related health risks. However, growing evidence suggests that this one-size-fits-all metric does not serve all communities ...

Medical expenditures were higher among individuals with a body mass index (BMI) outside the “healthy weight” range, reflecting the broader health burden associated with both low and high BMI, ...

The measurement we primarily use to determine if someone is obese, overweight, or metabolically healthy is called the body mass index (BMI). It can be calculated based on weight and height (Centers ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity affects almost 42% of United States citizens. Obesity, or having a weight that is higher than what is considered healthy in ...

Discover the surprising link between BMI and colorectal cancer risk in Asia—and what it could mean for your health and cancer prevention strategies. Study: Body Mass Index and Risk of Colorectal ...