BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

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

A high BMI is an indicator for overweight or obesity. Obesity and being overweight can increase your risk of health issues, including cancer, stroke, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. [4] ...

This precision in risk prediction allows for targeted interventions, potentially reducing unnecessary treatments and improving clinical outcomes.

Still, Dr. Ali says the above measurements—BMI, waist size and body fat percentages— offer valuable insights, but they're not ...

New research has demonstrated that while a number of healthy lifestyle behaviours can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes, ...

In January 2025, Lizzo celebrated a milestone: she hit her personal "weight release goal," revealing she had dropped her body ...

Underweight: BMI below 18.5 Healthy weight: BMI between 18.4 and 24.9 Overweight: BMI between 25 and 29.9 Obese: BMI of 30 and above ...

Published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, the research indicates that a maternal diet high in inflammatory ...

THE infamous beer belly – something you might joke about with your mates or have prodded by your partner with a wink. You ...

Currently, two criteria must be met to qualify for the prescription. Firstly, a BMI of 40 or over is required, however, if ...