Still, the findings reinforce what other research has suggested: thinness is not always protective, and extra weight is not ...

The body mass index, or BMI, predates the bathroom scale by more than half a century. But it has not changed with the times. The BMI was created in the 1830s before calculators and computers existed.

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...

Researchers found that anthropometric measures alone were as effective as DEXA in confirming excess adiposity.

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

Professor Dr. Suthep revealed that Chula BMI was established in 2007. Each year, about 2,000–3,000 patients undergo nonsurgical treatment for obesity, while about 120–150 patients receive surgical ...

Body mass index (BMI) can help you see if your weight is raising your risk for health problems. It uses a formula to compare how much you weigh with how tall you are. A BMI lower than 18.5 is ...

Large weight swings or weight loss in later life aren’t just physical health risks, they’re tied to fast memory and cognitive ...

Higher BMI was associated with improved survival among patients with prostate cancer, especially those with metastatic disease.