Children should not be denied help in treating eating disorders on the basis of their body mass index (BMI), the NHS says.

Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...

People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...

Researchers at Leipzig University and the University of Gothenburg have developed a novel approach to assessing an individual ...

Individuals who achieved a BMI of less than 25 kg/m2 in the SURMOUNT trials of tirzepatide also experienced significant ...

Body mass index, or BMI, is often promoted as a key measure of health, but clinicians are increasingly understanding its flaws and moving toward more comprehensive markers. In 2023, research in the ...

So the, the question we're investigating in this study is whether the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, which is *** medication for weight loss and diabetes, um, is associated with *** lower risk of ...

New research suggests waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate obesity risk indicator than BMI, especially for older adults.

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. The body mass index is not going away, a new ...

Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests ...