People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new ...

Being in shape is far more crucial for a long, healthy life than being slim. That’s the conclusion of the largest, most ...

A Conservative former minister said he has lost more than five stone in weight after using weight-loss injections, as he ...

Learn about the connection between hidden heart fat and inflammation and blood vessel problems. Find out why this fat can ...

Newer research highlights the shortcomings of using BMI alone to accurately diagnose obesity, especially for Indians.

People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.

The definition and classification of obesity is medically flawed, according to a report which proposes new terminology.

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is set to discuss the introduction of a body mass index (BMI) requirement of ...

Study shows that super apps offering ride-hailing services and food delivery contributes to increased BMI particularly in ...

In the near future, Malaysian firefighters will need to maintain a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or below to be eligible for ...