A recently published LongITools study led by the University of Oulu identified two new childhood BMI patterns, challenging ...

A new report argues that body mass index or BMI is not the most accurate way to define obesity. BMI is only a measure of a person’s weight and height and does not account for muscle mass.

Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard for measuring obesity since the 1980s, according to many sources, though some experts have questioned its validity. "Obesity is a complex ...

What is BMI, and what have been criticisms of its usage? How is the new definition different? In what ways could it change clinical care? Will these changes be forthcoming? And while revisions are ...

“Skinny fat” is a term that refers to having a high percentage of body fat despite a normal body mass index (BMI). It’s a common misconception that small or thin bodies are an indicator of ...

In a report released today, Tate Sullivan from Maxim Group reiterated a Buy rating on Badger Meter (BMI – Research Report), with a price target of $245.00. The company’s shares closed last ...

Stifel Nicolaus analyst Nathan Jones maintained a Hold rating on Badger Meter (BMI – Research Report) today and set a price target of $209.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $213.91.

Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the "Truth Hurts" singer not only revealed that she achieved her "weight release" goal — she also lost more than 10 BMI points and 16 percent body fat since ...

The healthy weight range is based on a measurement known as the body mass index (BMI). This can be determined if you know your weight and your height. The Body Mass Index (or BMI) is a way of ...

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public ...