For many years, obesity would be diagnosed based on a person’s BMI (Body Mass Index). But the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission — which is endorsed by 75 medical organisation around the ...

Indian doctors have revised obesity guidelines for the first time in 15 years, moving beyond the traditional BMI tool to include metrics like Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio. Listen to ...

But a new report suggests that BMI should no longer be used as a measure of an individual's health. BMI is calculated using a person's weight and height, and doctors may tell those who fall into ...

BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.

If you visit a doctor, they’ll likely measure your height and weight. These numbers are then used to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a standard test in the medical profession, frequently ...

We classified subjects into weight change profiles according to baseline body mass index (BMI) categories and weight change over 20 years. We estimated trajectories of lung function over time as a ...

your body mass index, or BMI, is the one that may be most likely to stick in your memory. BMI is a number based on your height and weight, which helps your provider determine whether you have ...