Dr. David Geier joined Good morning Charleston Wednesday to break down a new study and talk about some of the myths ...

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

It’s a great day for those with a ‘dad bod,’ because according to a new study, it’s the body type women find most attractive.

Multiple myeloma, a treatable but incurable blood cancer, is rising sharply in India, especially among those over 60. Dr.

Study shows people with high body fat are 78% more likely to die and three times more likely to die from heart disease, calling into question BMI's reliability as a health measure.

Results show that body fat analysis did indeed predict people’s risk of death from any cause and, specifically, for heart disease, while BMI did not. Men with 27% or more body fat and women with 44% ...

Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) for free using our online BMI calculator. Get accurate results in kg, cm, or feet for men, women, and kids. Includes age-based BMI for India and global users.

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDNBody mass index (BMI) is the standard measurement healthcare providers use to assess body composition and risk for certain diseases using a weight-to-height ...

Waist-to-hip ratio measures the ratio of your waist size to your hip size. It’s an alternative to body mass index, or BMI, and can suggest how much visceral fat you have. See our chart, and ...

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.

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.