Explore how overweight and obesity are classified using BMI and other methods and understand the limitations of relying on ...

Doctors explain what the Body Mass Index is and why it isn't an accurate indicator of health, especially for certain people.

Flawed definitions of obesity can harm health outcomes, research indicates. The medical community is taking notice ...

BMI is a numerical value calculated by dividing a person’s weight in pounds by their height in inches squared, then ...

Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...

BRI, body roundness index, may be a better predictor of disease than body mass index (BMI). Experts explain what BRI is.