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

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

The postpartum period presents a critical window to mitigate the long-term risk of metabolic disorders in women with a history of gestational diabetes ...

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...

In particular, it often fails to provide an accurate representation of health for African Americans, especially women. The reliance on BMI as a primary health indicator may lead to ...

(CNN) — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks.

This can increase the risk of hospitalisation or death due to heart disease, regardless of body mass index (BMI). The study was led by researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital ...

Women leaders bring unique strengths to the C-suite, including enhanced creativity, empathy, and ... [+] collaborative skills. As we navigate an era defined by rapid transformation, the increasing ...

Women measuring over 34.6 inches and men over 40 inches around the waist may have concerning levels of body fat, regardless of their BMI classification. While these new guidelines promise more ...

There are a number of ways to measure adiposity that are more telling than BMI. A simple one is waist circumference. A measure in excess of 102 centimetres for men and 88 centimetres for women is ...