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‘BMI does not tell the whole story’: Body roundness better predicts mortality in MASLD

Body roundness index may improve mortality risk stratification in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, ...

Higher childhood BMI associated with greater body dissatisfaction at age 14 in both boys and girls

Children who follow higher trajectories of body mass index (BMI) and fat mass index across childhood report greater body ...

Johnny McDaid Receives BMI President’s Award at 2026 BMI London Awards

Johnny McDaid received the BMI President’s Award on Tuesday (Sept. 28) at the 2026 BMI London Awards. Kendrick Lamar's "luther" won song of the year.
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Scientists tested six body numbers in 400,000 adults: One edged out BMI on heart attack risk

The winner uses two numbers you can measure at home, though the researchers urged caution before anyone drops BMI.

Are People with High BMI Really Short-Lived? The 'Inconvenient Correlation' Hidden by Health Statistics

When the season for health checkups arrives, BMI (Body Mass Index) always takes center stage. From medical textbooks to media ...
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Is BMI Good for Anything These Days? Yes — At Least for Now

Many experts, over many years, have questioned the value of using body mass index (BMI) to determine a patient’s health status. “A person’s health is influenced by a complex mix of health behaviors, ...