A high BMI is often linked to an increased risk of various health problems. A BMI above 25 is classified as overweight, while ...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing a person's weight by the square of their height. For adults aged 20 and ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Research lead Dr Alicja Cicha-Mikolajczyk told press this week that a man's risk of being 'overweight' is 62 per cent higher ...

In patients with acute heart failure, it is unclear how body mass index affects clinical outcomes following acute myocardial infarction.

The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) is increasing among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online M ...

Older adults who don’t get enough exercise and have trouble sleeping tend to be obese, according to a new study. Adding more activity could ease the negative impacts on sleeping on obesity.

Body mass index is a measure that provides insight into body fat by comparing an individual's height and weight. This ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight as a waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.