As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

Oil prices rose marginally in early Asian trade on Friday but were on track for a third straight week of decline, hurt by U.S ...

BMI, a Fitch Solutions unit, is expecting consumer spending to continue to grow this year, driven by strong economic ...

ROBUST HOUSEHOLD consumption is seen to prop up the economy this year, Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI said, but warned that inflationary pressures and other risks could dampen this outlook. “We hold a ...

This small but meaningful change seen in California may add up to a generational impact on consumption, but only time will ...

Maintaining a healthy weight is an essential part of overall well-being. But while most health conversations revolve around ...

Country singer Toby Keith is being remembered one year after his death with a tribute posted to his official Instagram page.

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...

Many young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery, according to a study published online in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. William N. Doyle Jr., from ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...

Spices alone cannot directly lead to weight loss, but some have properties that may help support your weight management plan. Here's which spices to add to your diet.

Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...