Korea's BMI obesity threshold should be raised to 27 amid changes in body types, health patterns, experts say. Read more at ...

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

Childhood body mass index (BMI) is associated with lung health later in life, according to a study published online Oct. 28 ...

SOLNA, Sweden — Whether it’s being too skinny or being overweight as a child, a new study finds an unhealthy body mass index ...

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

Discover how childhood BMI affects adult lung health, and learn why early weight stability may support better lifelong ...

The BMI is a measure known as the body mass index. It is a ratio of a person's height and weight and is used to estimate body ...

For the longest time, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the go-to for evaluating body fat and health. However, while it’s ...

Proper lung function is associated with a healthy body mass index. A recent study, led by Dr. Gang Wang, Karolinska Institute explored how unhealthy body mass index can affect lung function in ...

The risk is even less risk compared to people who are “underweight” (a BMI less than 18.5). Losing weight for people who are ...

Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. The Kobe University finding adds another ...

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