Weight is a visible, cheap and easy metric – but it doesn’t reflect what matters most: diet quality, physical activity, blood ...

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

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that your DNA may predict whether you’re likely to develop obesity—years before symptoms emerge.

Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity in adulthood.

New University of Florida study finds body fat percentage is 78% more accurate than body mass index in predicting mortality risk, challenging the long-standing use of BMI as a health indicator.

Inside Your Health: Body mass index Body mass index, or BMI, has been used by medical professionals since the 1990s to classify whether individuals are a healthy weight, overweight, or obese.

SUNDAY, May 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in healthcare and public health to ...

Background and aims: The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index serves as a reliable indicator of insulin resistance and metabolic risk factors. Most research has focused on obese individuals, with limited ...