Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts.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.

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

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said promoting physically fit police officers with a BMI of less than 28 will ensure they can provide the best service to the nation. Police officers ...

Watch out! Muscle fat may increase the risk of heart disease and death, regardless of your body mass index (BMI).

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission, made up of more than 50 experts, has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ in how ...

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure. The new guidance comes from the ...