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

The higher a person’s BMI, the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as higher rates of emergency department visits and readmission.

A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI — commonly used to measure obesity and health ...

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

For young adults, body fat percentage is a better predictor of 15-year mortality risk than body mass index (BMI), according ...

A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...

The American Heart Association’s PREVENT equations predict risk in subgroups of Asian and Hispanic people, a new study shows.

Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) for free using our online BMI calculator. Get accurate results in kg, cm, or feet for men, women, and kids. Includes age-based BMI for India and global users.

The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

Currently, two criteria must be met to qualify for the prescription. Firstly, a BMI of 40 or over is required, however, if you're from a minority ethnic background, you may be eligible with a BMI of ...

The NHS offers a free BMI calculator online here. On this tool, a BMI between 18.5 and 25 is classified as healthy, while anything below 18.5 is underweight.