The term BMI was first used in the mid-19th century, although the acronym wasn't officially coined until 1972 when ...

As global populations age and the prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders rises, understanding the complex ...

Recent studies have suggested the role of childhood BMI interventions for preventing suboptimal adult lung function. More ...

A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children's hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae ...

In pursuit of a new and more accurate measure, body roundness index (BRI) has entered the chat with some splashy new studies to back it (more on that in a second). So what is BRI and is it truly ...

The study reveals a dose-response relationship between BMI and PASC risk in children, highlighting obesity as a key factor in post-COVID health challenges.

Childhood abnormal BMI, whether too high or low, may impact lung function later in life—highlighting the importance of balanced growth for long-term health.

BMI is a quick and convenient tool for assessing weight-related health risks, but some researchers back replacing it with an ...

An abnormal BMI in children -- be it high or low -- can now be associated with impaired lung function, but if their BMI is ...

found that BRI may be more accurate in estimating obesity and its associated health risks than the standard body mass index (BMI), drawing attention to this potential alternative. In this study ...

If you had a health check-up recently, you might have been told that you're underweight, overweight or obese based on your body mass index or BMI. But the BMI was never intended as a diagnostic tool.

A simple JavaFX application which will calculate Body Mass Index based on user input-weight in kg and height in meters. This application categorizes the BMI result ...