A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...

BMI (body mass index) has long been thought of as an indicator of how healthy someone is. The truth is a little more complicated, doctors say.

The CDC defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30, and a shocking 20% of Americans meet that criteria, with the Midwest and the South reporting the highest levels of weight.

Education also made a difference. The prevalence of obesity was lower among those with a bachelor’s degree or more education, ...

BMI (body mass index) has long been thought of as an indicator of how healthy someone is. The truth is a little more complicated, doctors say. What BMI does and doesn't say about your health ...