The American Medical Association is under fire for saying the body mass index scale (BMI) is racist. Medical officials are now discouraging doctors from using BMI to solely determine if a patient is ...

The body mass index, or BMI, predates the bathroom scale by more than half a century. But it has not changed with the times. The BMI was created in the 1830s before calculators and computers existed.

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For a lot of people, getting on the scale isn't their idea of fun—but investing in a smart scale might help you dread it a little bit less. Unlike a traditional scale, smart scales give you tons of ...

Discover how smart scales track weight, BMI, fat, muscle, and more. Learn benefits, features, myths, and tips for getting ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...