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

Scientists at deCODE genetics have published a study in Nature Communications that sheds light on how body mass index (BMI) ...

New study from /Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing BMI alone could lower the risk of several diseases.

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

The concept of a BMI as a measure of health is deeply flawed. While there are attempts to make a new single-number calculator ...

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 ...

Empowering health and fitness Enthusiasts with Accessible, Data-Driven Insights Across Food, Fitness, and Wellness Categories ...

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.

Graham Lyle, best-known for co-writing Tina Turner's “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2024 BMI London Awards.

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

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