New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

Stratifying body mass index (BMI) categories by waist circumference (WC) thresholds improves mortality risk prediction in ...

The higher a person’s BMI, the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as higher rates of emergency department visits and readmission.

In this prospective cohort study, body mass index-specific waist circumference (WC) thresholds were found to improve ...

Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that, in comparison to the control group, postoperative constipation ...

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

The Kids BMI Calculator computes your child's body mass index (BMI). You'll learn whether your child's BMI falls into an underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese range. And, you'll better ...

ALI, advanced lung cancer inflammation index; CVD, cardiovascular disease; PIR, poverty income ratio; BMI, body mass index. Table 3. Association of ALI with all-cause mortality in patients with asthma ...

Doctors should provide high quality, evidence based care reflecting individual preferences and needs, regardless of weight, argue Juan Franco and colleagues Doctors have traditionally recommended ...

Objective Type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing in young adults, and greater adiposity is considered a major risk factor. However, whether there is an association between obesity and diabetes and how ...