Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding ...

While body mass index (BMI) is often used to estimate body fat, it’s not always an accurate method of doing so. Some ...

Perceived weight discrimination partially mediated the association between high BMI and future pain in middle-aged and older adults.

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...

As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...