BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat.

Polygenic scores (PGSs) for body mass index (BMI) can improve obesity prediction, according to a study published online.

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A post hoc analysis of the SUMMIT trial, published in JACC, reveals that baseline body mass index (BMI) and fat distribution ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study. Measuring body fat may be just as easy.

Lower muscle volume and more fat stored in the muscle are seen linked to higher risk for disease and comorbidities.

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Still, BMI has become a standard tool to determine who is most at risk of the health consequences of excess weight — and who qualifies for often-expensive treatments.

He was a muscular guy who fixes weight equipment in health clubs. He had hardly any fat on him, clearly a guy who worked out ...