BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

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

The body mass index (BMI) is under fire—many healthcare professionals, researchers, and fitness experts are questioning its usefulness ...

Referral to catheter ablation should not be delayed until the patient loses weight, say researchers for the PRAGUE-25 trial.

Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...

New research focusing on older adults shows that targeted lifestyle changes can reverse prediabetes, with physical activity emerging as the most powerful factor. The study, conducted in the nation of ...

Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...

Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...

BMI can’t tell what percentage of a person’s weight is from their fat, muscle, or bone. ... Instead, she suggests focusing on healthy eating and exercise.

Engaging in more than 150 minutes of physical activity per week quadrupled the odds of reversing prediabetes to normal ...