AOL

Check to see if your BMI is in the 'obese' range, because you may be able to get an early COVID-19 vaccine

Having obesity makes you eligible for an early COVID-19 vaccine in several states. Evidence shows it can be a major risk for more severe viral infection and complications. But weight stigma can ...
WRAL

A high BMI may qualify you for a vaccine, but may not mean you're unhealthy. Here's how to check

With obesity a factor in Covid-19 vaccine eligibility, many Americans are scrambling to find out their body mass index, or BMI. But experts say the meaning behind those numbers -- and how to lower ...
Evening Chronicle

How to check your BMI and if you are overweight, underweight or obese using NHS tool

The NHS has an online BMI calculator to help people check if they are of a healthy weight or not. Body mass index is used to determine if your weight is appropriate for your height, and if you are ...

What waist circumference reveals that BMI misses: Hidden risks for diabetes, heart disease, and central obesity

Waist measurement offers a better health check than BMI. It reveals visceral fat, linked to diabetes and heart issues. For ...
Yahoo

Here's a Way to Check Your Weight Without BMI

If you frantically check your body mass index, better known by the abbreviation BMI -- despite its well-known flaws -- you'll want to pay attention to the Mayo Clinic's latest measurement system. The ...
CNN

A high BMI may qualify you for a vaccine, but may not mean you’re unhealthy. Here’s how to check

With obesity a factor in Covid-19 vaccine eligibility, many Americans are scrambling to find out their body mass index, or BMI. But experts say the meaning behind those numbers – and how to lower them ...