Two newer adiposity measures incorporating waist circumference predicted periodontitis better than body mass index, reported ...

The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...

These evaluations measure how efficiently the body converts nutrients into energy, assessing mitochondrial function, insulin ...

However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...

Officials said while BMI relies on height and weight, body roundness index incorporates waist size — giving a clearer view of ...

Whether you're trying to slim down or bulk up, this smart measuring tape helps you track your fitness progress.

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

From 5K time to heartrate recovery, personal trainers share the different ways we can see how we measure up for our age group ...

BMI provides only a single value; genetic predisposition & lifestyle factors also largely contribute to obesity in humans ...

An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

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