Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is set to discuss the introduction of a body mass index (BMI) requirement of ...

People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.

Study shows that super apps offering ride-hailing services and food delivery contributes to increased BMI particularly in ...

In the near future, Malaysian firefighters will need to maintain a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or below to be eligible for ...

Researchers found that women with high levels of intermuscular fat had an ‘especially high risk’ of heart attack or failure, ...

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalised from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to ...

The move by Malaysian police to address obesity among its personnel is “progressive” and other agencies and professions ...

In 2022, a group of researchers established a ‘Commission’ to “propose a definition for clinical obesity,” replacing the BMI system.

A new report noted that body mass index does not provide a nuanced enough assessment of health as it relates to weight ...

A young Gen Z woman has shared her shock on social media after she was told by her doctor that she is "overweight" despite ...