Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for people who have type 2 diabetes. It’s often prescribed “off-label” for weight loss ...

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...

Instead of BMI, Dr Jones said he preferred to use "simpler" methods with his patients - namely, the waist-to-hip (WHR) ratio or waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) measurements. "BMI is often used as the ...

Body roundness index takes into account a person's hips and waist measurements. While body mass index (BMI) has long been a go-to measure of a person's health, used by doctors and health insurers ...

The most prevalent complications among newly identified people with obesity were hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, and ...

BMI was created using information from white men and was never intended for medical screening. However, it has become the most widely used health metric, despite its limitations in determining ...

Discover why BMI could be misleading millions about their health and explore more accurate methods to assess your well-being.

New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods to assess health and body composition.

While body mass index (BMI) has long been a go-to measure of a person's health, used by doctors and health insurers alike, a new approach is taking hold. Body roundness index, or BRI, is gaining ...

Halfpoint Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — While body mass index (BMI) has long been a go-to measure of a person’s health, used by doctors and health insurers alike, a new approach is taking ...

Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" is gaining traction as a viable alternative. What's stopping it being used?