Studies, including one led by Stanford, have shown that Black and Asian people may not be at the same risk as white people with the same BMI. Waist size is a better predictor of ill health — but ...

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

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

New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...

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The suggestions, according to the commission,are designed to address limitations in the traditional definition and diagnosis ...