Acsh.org

For Measuring Obesity, The Tape Measure Replaces the Scale

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the dominant tool for defining obesity, despite longstanding concerns that it poorly reflects individual health risk. Growing evidence suggests that the ...
STAT

Elevated BMI should not routinely be listed as a formal diagnosis

Gordon is an assistant professor of family medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Sathe is an internist and an assistant professor of medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan ...
Healthline

Waist-to-Height Ratio Is Better Than BMI for Predicting Heart Disease Risk

Share on Pinterest A new study found that waist-to-height ratio was closely linked to heart disease risk than BMI or waist circumference. Ableimages/Getty Images A new study suggests your body shape ...
Gizmodo

Skinny Is the New Fat: Plenty of People Have ‘Normal’ BMI but Hidden Obesity, Study Finds

New research continues to show that many people meet the criteria for obesity and associated health problems, even if their BMI looks fine. Reading time 2 minutes Your number on the bathroom scale ...
Everyday Health

Even at a ‘Normal’ BMI, Belly Fat Raises Health Risks

A new study on the impact of excess weight around the midsection — aka abdominal obesity — raises questions about causes, harms, and fixes. A large new study found that about 1 in 5 adults worldwide ...
Healio

Mean BMI in women rises until age 60, increases most sharply before menopause

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Mean BMI increased for premenopausal women and ...
The Conversation

BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight‑loss drugs

Liz Sturgiss receives funding from National Health and Medical Research Council, The The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Foundation, Diabetes Australia, Victorian Health ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Ovarian, Uterine Cancers Linked to High BMI Continue to Rise Among Women of Reproductive Age Worldwide

High BMI is a significant modifiable risk factor for ovarian and uterine cancers, with disparities across sociodemographic index levels. The Global Burden of Diseases Study 2021 analyzed trends in ...
Psychology Today

A Better Way to Determine Your Ideal Weight

It is difficult to have a successful weight-loss journey if you don't know your destination. This post is dedicated to helping you answer a surprisingly difficult question: What is my ideal weight? A ...
Radio Ink

BMI, ASCAP Secure Big Radio Rate Hikes With RMLC Settlements

BMI is celebrating its “largest rate increase ever for the radio industry,” as part of a settlement with the Radio Music License Committee. Hours later, ASCAP revealed a separate confidential ...
NPR

BMI is a limited measurement for body composition. Could BIA be the replacement?

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. Body ...
Healio

Women with larger waist circumference face greater risk for death, regardless of BMI

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with large waist circumference had a greater risk for death across all BMI categories. Researchers ...