A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

According to O’Neill, the average acceptable body fat percentage is around or ... Research published in JAMA Network Open suggests that WHR may be more accurate than body mass index (BMI) in ...

In 2023, the American Medical Association acknowledged that BMI is an “imperfect way to measure body fat.” And an English study from 2021, with a more diverse data set, found that current BMI ...

For decades, the body mass index (BMI) has been used for this purpose, with calculations based on height and weight. Despite its convenience, BMI has faced increasing criticism. Recent research ...

If the term body mass index (BMI) sends a shudder of anxiety down your spine, you're not alone. The test — meant to measure a person's body fat based on their height-to-weight ratio — has been ...

More information: Ting Zhou et al, Body Mass Index and Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Young Adults, JAMA Network Open (2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.41970 ...

New research exploring the roots of modern Japanese populations has linked the genetic signature of Jomon hunter-gatherers to a higher body mass index (BMI) among individuals, underlining that ancient ...

Weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with heart failure, preserved heart pump function and obesity, new research from UVA ...

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