I have written about the use of Body Mass Index (BMI) in prior columns and the issues related to its actual applicability for ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...

Our body mass index is categorized into underweight, normal, overweight, and obese based on data largely from white middle-aged men—decades ago. For decades, we've used body mass index (BMI) to infer ...

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 ...

You can calculate your body mass index (BMI) by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by your height in meters squared (m²). This formula helps estimate body fat and is used by healthcare ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that body roundness may be a better indicator of health in some cases. Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images The body mass index (BMI) considers the height-weight ...

Body mass index (BMI) has been a controversial health measurement for years, with critics pointing out that it can be misleading. Still, it's a relatively easy stat for doctors to calculate, so it ...