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.

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

BMI, a widely used measure, has long been criticized for being too simplistic. It calculates obesity based only on height and ...

According to a September 2024 data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent of U.S.

CDC officials say they extended the guidance now because they are seeing more H5N1 patients whose illness they cannot track back to an infected bird or cow.

A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the ...

These outbreaks strain healthcare systems and highlight the importance of hygiene awareness and preventive strategies. The CDC urges the public to remain vigilant, emphasizing that small ...

Thu, January 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM UTC BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.

BMI stands for body mass index. It’s a calculation of your height relatively to your weight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). BMI is generally classified into ...

A breakfast staple that serves as a popular addition to your morning cereal has been linked with a lower BMI and might even enhance your gut health. It appears that opting for the full-fat variety ...

Norovirus cases are surging across the country this winter, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. There were 91 outbreaks reported by state health departments during ...