A landmark study finds waist-to-height ratio more effective than BMI in identifying obesity risk, as central fat levels rise ...

As you age, you lose muscle and gain visceral fat around your organs. Scientists say your visceral fat to muscle ratio may ...

When assessed using WHO BMI criteria, GWG below recommended levels was associated with a higher risk of preterm birth, low ...

Around two-thirds (68%) of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and that is associated with ...

Key pointsHigher and lower than recommended gestational weight gain is associated with increased pregnancy complications Support is needed to improve ...

ANSWER: The body mass index (BMI, which the chart was probably derived from) is a tool used to estimate body shape.

Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to intensive care.

One of the biggest limitations of BMI is that it doesn't differentiate between muscle and fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, ...

Among adults with COPD, the likelihood for having mucus plugs on CT can be determined using a tool that considers 11 “readily ...

Although overweight, obesity and high-intensity statin therapy can increase diabetes risk, new evidence demonstrates ...

Key points Higher and lower than recommended gestational weight gain is associated with increased pregnancy complications Support is needed to ...

WHO’s new guidance supports Ozempic-class GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, but only alongside behavioural therapy and ...