What is BMI, and what have been criticisms of its usage? How is the new definition different? In what ways could it change clinical care? Will these changes be forthcoming? And while revisions are ...

The healthy weight range is based on a measurement known as the body mass index (BMI). This can be determined if you know your weight and your height. The Body Mass Index (or BMI) is a way of ...

You’ve long heard doctors talk about BMI — or body mass index — and you may even know yours off the top of your head, especially if you were told your number was in the unhealthy range.

They say prevention is better than a cure. It is also a lot cheaper than a cure. A helpful new report on BMI and obesity seeks to clarify how we measure and define clinically relevant obesity, ...