Stratifying body mass index categories by waist circumference thresholds improves mortality risk prediction in postmenopausal women.

For young adults, body fat percentage is a better predictor of 15-year mortality risk than body mass index (BMI).

A new study has found that your belly might reveal more about your brain health than your bathroom scales do, especially if ...

In movies, on billboards, and across social media, the ideal male body is often presented as a sort of marble statue. Massive ...

The difference between your BMI and BRI, how to assess your body composition with these tools, and what to do if your numbers ...

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

Explore the pros and cons of BMI for men and women. Learn how Body Mass Index is calculated, what a healthy BMI range is, and better ways to assess body composition and health.

On average, women have a higher body fat percentage than men. This article uses charts and visuals to show body fat measurements.

The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to determine whether their patients are at a healthy weight. That said, some ...

Learn about ideal body fat percentages with charts based on sex, age, and height. This article also covers how to calculate the ideal body fat percentage and BMI.

A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing risk by 25 per cent.  ...

Calculating body fat percentage isn’t always completely accurate, and there are many methods to try. We’ll talk about the healthy range for men and women, and the limitations.