The research team used electronic health records data to divide patients into four groups to track symptoms across different obesity levels.

A child’s Body Mass Index (BMI) at age 10 and their subsequent growth trajectory through age 18 are critical indicators of future metabolic health, according to a new study mapping the genetic ...

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat. Body ...

A simple number has shaped how people think about health and weight for decades. That number is body mass index, or BMI. Doctors, schools, insurance companies, and even personal fitness apps have used ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) has its place, yet understanding its accuracy requires cultural, biological, and medical context.

Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.