Research reveals that how we perceive the size and weight of body parts, such as hands, differs from our perception of ...

It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group ...

BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...

Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts ...

Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts. A new report calls for a more comprehensive ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

Huge numbers of the 17.6million Brits who have been told that they are overweight are in fact perfectly healthy, the ...

A new Lancet Commission - made up of more than 50 experts from around the world - says a 'radical overhaul' is needed in how ...

The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember ...

Explore the pros and cons of BMI for men and women. Learn how Body Mass Index is calculated, what a healthy BMI range is, and ...

Withings’ new Omnia Health Mirror, showcased at CES 2025, tracks health metrics, offers AI guidance, and syncs with Apple ...