Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...

The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...

Apple shape and colon cancer risk In a study published in Science Advances, it was found that people who were “generally obese” or have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 faced a 10% higher risk ...

Body mass index (BMI) and body composition analysis are the two metrics to evaluate an individual’s physical constitution. BMI has long been considered as a simple measure for identifying ...

It’s the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticised again ... Weighing the crown was easy enough, but the problem came when trying to work out its volume, because of its ...

Chances are, a doctor has at one point measured your Body ... Plus, BMI doesn't take into account the differences between fat and muscle, or differences in fat distribution among different ...

A new report suggests that a diagnosis of obesity should depend on patients' individual health — not their Body Mass Index.

Researchers highlight that having a normal BMI does not always indicate good health, as high body fat can increase the risk of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. They recommend strength ...

In this paper, we design a user-friendly and accurate system for 3D human body reshaping with limited anthropometric parameters (e.g., height and weight). Specifically, we leverage MICE technique for ...

Share on Pinterest A panel of global experts explains why BMI is not the most helpful measurement of body weight, and how else doctors can diagnose obesity. Image credit: VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy.

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure. The new guidance comes from the ...