BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...

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Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding ...

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators ...

HealthDay News — Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), age, body mass index (BMI), and male sex are all associated with development of diabetes, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in JAMA Network ...

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Perceived weight discrimination partially mediated the association between high BMI and future pain in middle-aged and older adults.