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

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.

The higher a person’s body mass index, the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as readmission.

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

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

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found ...

Scientists have refined a new way of using genetics to identify whether someone has type 1 or type 2 diabetes in Chinese ...

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

It’s scary to think that we may have been using a surrogate — BMI — that may not have been all that accurate over the years," ...

The authors declared no competing interests. Cite this: The Effect of Body Mass Index on PSA, Prostate Cancer Development, Screening and Treatment - Medscape - Jan 01, 2007.

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.