Body mass index (BMI) has long been a common tool for estimating a person’s relative weight status based on a simple height to weight ratio. It’s easy to calculate, widely accessible and often used to ...

Those with a high BMI may face heightened risks of the various health complications linked with excess weight or obesity, ...

A dietician has cautioned against placing too much emphasis on a single measurement when evaluating your overall health. Evan ...

The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to ...