Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests ...

A new health measure shows waist-to-height ratio can judge obesity risk better than BMI. Learn how to use this quick method ...

New obesity criteria that add waist and body fat measures to BMI could classify nearly 70% of U.S. adults as obese, according ...

Researchers at Leipzig University and the University of Gothenburg have developed a novel approach to assessing an individual ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who receive methylphenidate may be at an increased risk of having a ...

New research suggests waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate obesity risk indicator than BMI, especially for older adults.

"BMI is trash. Full stop." This controversial tweet, which received thousands of likes and retweets, was cited in a recent Medscape perspective by one doctor on when physicians might stop using body ...

Kent County's childhood obesity data is higher than statewide and national averages, county health officials say.

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycle. Some research shows melatonin supplements might promote modest ...