Researchers say they have a better way to measure weight than BMI - The cost-effective option is already found in some ...

BIA uses a small, painless electric current to determine your body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, and water content.

A recent study conducted by the University of Florida suggests that Body Mass Index (BMI) may not be the most reliable ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found ...

For many people, no matter what doctor you're seeing, the routine is essentially the same. You enter the room, sit down on the medical exam paper, get your blood pressure taken, then step on the scale ...

Results show that body fat analysis did indeed predict people’s risk of death from any cause and, specifically, for heart ...

When a team of scientists led by a Washington State University researcher examined the way that more than 9,400 children grew ...

Focusing solely on achieving weight loss for people with a high body mass index (BMI) may do more harm than good, argue ...

Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body ...

It’s scary to think that we may have been using a surrogate — BMI — that may not have been all that accurate over the years," ...

The once-monthly drug is still under study but could provide added convenience and another option for patients.