The ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting ...

THE lure of the fat jab is clear to see, drastic weight loss fast – and seemingly without much effort. And the benefits ...

Body mass index (BMI) alone may not be enough to measure someone's risk of cardiometabolic disease, according to researchers ...

In general, people are considered to be at a healthy weight if their BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. A BMI of 25 or more is ...

BMI is a measure of body weight relative to height. The goal for most people is to have a BMI that’s over 18 and under 25.

But according to wellness expert and Dietium.com founder Srasti, our collective reliance on this single number is “not just ...

Neck size is proving to be a powerful indicator of hidden health risks. Larger neck circumferences are associated with ...

In this special episode of "Breakthrough Women in Science and Medicine," we meet Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity ...

Those with a BMI of 30 or greater are considered obese. But they can reduce the risk of disease with regular exercise and leading an active lifestyle.

MILLIONS of Brits who have been told they are perfectly healthy could actually be obese, scientists have revealed. BMI, has, until now, always been thought of as the final word when it comes to ...

The question has perplexed women for centuries: what makes them attractive? Now scientists say the secret is not the face, legs or body shape - it's the body's volume ...