People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...

Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests ...

Kanagawa University of Human Services-led researchers found short-term BMI reductions after an eight-to-12-week ...

Low back pain is one of those problems that can sneak into daily life and refuse to leave. It can make it harder to work, sleep, or even sit through a meal.

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...

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Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who receive methylphenidate may be at an increased risk of having a ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. The body mass index is not going away, a new ...

New research suggests waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate obesity risk indicator than BMI, especially for older adults.

Cardiovascular risk factors, including higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, in childhood and adolescence are ...

Do muscles make the man? New research reveals that body fat and BMI play a bigger role in male attractiveness than most ...