New research suggests that measures of excess weight around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may increase the risk ...

Extra belly fat and waist size may be more strongly associated with heart failure risk than BMI, new research finds.

I consider myself a healthy person. I eat plenty of fruit and veg, am obsessed with fibre, rock climb twice a week and try to squeeze in a lunchtime jog on the days I don’t. But when I recently ...

New research suggests that having a high body mass index (BMI) as a young child may not reflect a lifelong risk of obesity. A study by experts from the University of Queensland Institute for Molecular ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) for Indians uses lower cut-offs than global WHO standards due to metabolic risks Indian adults' average BMI is around 22-23 kg/m2, within global normal range but higher risk in ...

Learn how to calculate and plot mathematical functions using a spreadsheet. This tutorial shows step-by-step how to set up formulas, visualize data, and create clear graphs for math and science ...

A reader responded to a recent article that addressed being too thin. “I am a woman who has been considered ‘obese’ her entire life based on the accepted method of judging body composition. I am ...