Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding ...

One of the inadequacies of using body mass index (BMI) as a predictive factor is that “current BMI-based measures of obesity can both underestimate and overestimate” a persons ...

Perceived weight discrimination partially mediated the association between high BMI and future pain in middle-aged and older adults.

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...

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

Who is eligible for weight-loss jabs? UK pharmacies tighten rules amid misuse concerns - The clampdown comes after several ...

Pharmacists must verify a person’s body mass index (BMI) via a video consultation, in person, or through accessing GP or medical records.

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...