Medical experts have urged a shift away from the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the main yardstick to determine obesity as it does not factor in body fat levels. The prevalent method is so flawed that it ...

Indian doctors have revised obesity guidelines for the first time in 15 years, moving beyond the traditional BMI tool to include metrics like Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio. Listen to ...

But a new report suggests that BMI should no longer be used as a measure of an individual's health. BMI is calculated using a person's weight and height, and doctors may tell those who fall into ...

BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.

If you visit a doctor, they’ll likely measure your height and weight. These numbers are then used to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a standard test in the medical profession, frequently ...

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We classified subjects into weight change profiles according to baseline body mass index (BMI) categories and weight change over 20 years. We estimated trajectories of lung function over time as a ...

your body mass index, or BMI, is the one that may be most likely to stick in your memory. BMI is a number based on your height and weight, which helps your provider determine whether you have ...

It's widely recognised that BMI (Body Mass Index) isn't always the most accurate predictor of health, especially for individuals with athletic builds. However, despite its limitations, BMI has ...