Researchers have found that waist circumference, which measures fat around the abdomen, is a better indicator of cancer risk ...

THE size of a man’s waist may be a better indicator of his likelihood of developing cancer than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

Body mass index (BMI), which is measured by taking a person’s body weight and dividing the square of their height, has long ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year's ...

New research presented at the Congress on Obesity reveals significant differences in body composition among people with ...

Body mass index (BMI) is key method for measuring a person's weight status, and defining if they have normal weight, ...

Wedded to weight gain? New research shows a shocking link between marriage and excess pounds. A team from the National ...

The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than traditional body mass index (BMI) measurements, ...

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

People with obesity with similar body mass index (BMI) measurements have differences in muscle and fat based on their age groups. This could mean that BMI isn’t the best tool for older adults, new ...