A University of Queensland study has modeled how genes can influence a child's body mass index (BMI) over time and how they may contribute to the risk of developing diseases, such as heart disease or ...

Genetic predisposition to excess body weight was linked to 15% higher mortality in breast cancer survivors, with more walking ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index (BMI) ...

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat. Body ...

Recent research demonstrates that comparing waist circumference to height could provide a more accurate picture than the body mass index (BMI), which has been in use for decades. This method ...

If the term body mass index (BMI) sends a shudder of anxiety down your spine, you're not alone. The test — meant to measure a person's body fat based on their height-to-weight ratio — has been used as ...

During the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Ilona Maher was a breakout star, an athletic marvel who possessed an astonishing combination of speed and strength. As the 27-year-old member of Team ...