Although a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is associated with "healthy weight," it doesn't take into account that people differ in body shape and composition.

BMI is an estimate of body composition based on weight and height. For people of any sex, a moderate BMI is usually 18.5 to 24.9. People who know their weight and height can use a calculator to ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

Study authors found for people ages 55 to 65, having a BMI between 23 and 24.9 had the lowest risk, but for those older than 65, the overweight individuals saw no increased risk of all-cause ...

BMI has long been a standard tool for assessing weight-related health risks, but a new study suggests it may not be the best method.

This paid study investigates neurophysiological influences on body weight and involves questionnaires, an MRI scan, and a blood draw ...

High body mass index affects outcomes in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve patient survival rates and treatment efficacy.

Waist-to-height ratio had a better predictive value than BMI in assessing liver fibrosis and steatosis outcomes across ages and racial groups.

In BMI world, a body mass between 18.5 and 24.9 is a healthy weight, between 25 and 29.9 is overweight, between 30 and 34.9 is obese, between 35 and 39.9 is class 2 obesity, and anything greater ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study. Measuring body fat may be just as easy.