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 ...

As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

Higher BMI in early adulthood and midlife is linked to better memory performance, particularly in men and Black Americans, ...

What is BMI, and what have been criticisms of its usage? How is the new definition different? In what ways could it change clinical care? Will these changes be forthcoming? And while revisions are ...

Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard for measuring obesity since the 1980s, according to many sources, though some experts have questioned its validity. "Obesity is a complex ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better understanding on why BMI is out and better ways to determine your health status.

A recently published LongITools study led by the University of Oulu identified two new childhood BMI patterns, challenging ...

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.