Having obesity makes you eligible for an early COVID-19 vaccine in several states. Evidence shows it can be a major risk for more severe viral infection and complications. But weight stigma can ...

SINGAPORE — From Aug 29, doctors must record the body mass index (BMI) of foreign domestic workers and check for signs of suspicious unexplained injuries as part of the workers’ half-yearly medical ...

People with certain long-term health conditions should have their weight checked once a year to allow doctors to pinpoint ...

When you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer spits out your body mass index (BMI) number.