Health is not a one way street, what may look healthy to certain people, may be opposite for others. While BMI has been used to define whether a person may be healthy, studies have found it to be ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

Recent research found that BMI is not a good predictor of mortality, adding to a growing body of evidence against the health ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study. Measuring body fat may be just as easy.

Dr. David Geier joined Good morning Charleston Wednesday to break down a new study and talk about some of the myths ...

New University of Florida study finds body fat percentage is 78% more accurate than body mass index in predicting mortality risk, challenging the long-standing use of BMI as a health indicator.

You can quickly calculate your BMI if you know your height and weight. The measurement, while imperfect, can help you better understand your overall health.

The global prevalence of OA attributed to high BMI has steadily increased over the past 3 decades, particularly among women and in high-SDI regions.

These devices calculate a person’s body fat percentage based on the fact that fat-free body mass like muscle conducts electricity, while body fat doesn’t.

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting obesity-related diseases and death.