The difference between your BMI and BRI, how to assess your body composition with these tools, and what to do if your numbers are high. Dr. Wajahat Mehal, director ...

Body fat percentage, waist circumference both significantly associated with 15-year all-cause mortality, heart disease mortality.

The higher a person’s body mass index (BMI), the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as higher rates of emergency department visits and readmissions, according to a study ...

New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease. The findings are published by Wiley online ...

Patients who undergo tummy tuck surgery may be in for more than just cosmetic changes — a new study shows they often keep losing weight for years after the procedure. Researchers followed 188 patients ...

A WHO study shows postmenopausal women with excess weight and heart disease face a higher risk of breast cancer. Each 5 kg/m² ...

Japan likely won't sign a trade deal with the U.S. unless it includes a big cut to the 25% tariffs on autos, said analysts at BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions. Automobiles account for nearly 30% of ...

New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal ...

Some patients are aiming to lower their BMIs in order to increase their fertility; others are aiming to manage BMI-related ...

A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI — commonly used to measure obesity and health ...

Body weight significantly influenced right heart function and survival in pulmonary arterial hypertension, with both extremes ...