Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of ...

During their pregnancies, Jane* and Belle* had no health complications. Their blood work? Perfect. Every test set before them, they passed with flying colours. And yet, they were treated as "high risk ...

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the much-contested body mass index (BMI).

The "Takeaway Queen" used to turn to quick food after work left her feeling exhausted, but reached a turning point when she ...