A study finds 26% of people classified with a normal BMI meet the new definition of "clinical obesity," based on waist size and existing health damage.

In clinics and charts around the world, a simple height-and-weight formula continues to guide decisions about health, often without telling the whole story. Body Mass Index, or BMI, is one of the most ...

A body mass index (BMI) result will label you as 'underweight', 'healthy weight, 'overweight', or 'obese'. But while this may be a simple (and cheap) way to get a quick insight into your health, does ...

Body mass index (BMI) is a common (although sometimes controversial and incomplete) tool to measure a person's health. BMI and body weight are not the only indicators of your health, but they are ...

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in health care and public health to categorize body size and estimate potential ...

A analysis argues that roughly half of adults just above a healthy weight already carry hidden heart-risk.

Being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might. A large Danish study tracking more than 85,000 adults has found that people with a BMI below 18.5 were nearly three ...

New research continues to show that many people meet the criteria for obesity and associated health problems, even if their BMI looks fine. Reading time 2 minutes Your number on the bathroom scale ...

I want you to look back at your health checkup results. Your doctor evaluates a low BMI as "good," and you feel relieved.

It is difficult to have a successful weight-loss journey if you don't know your destination. This post is dedicated to helping you answer a surprisingly difficult question: What is my ideal weight? A ...