People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that those with an unexpectedly high so-called metabolic BMI have up to ...

Obesity is by far the most common risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but one in five people diagnosed with the disease are of a normal weight. A new test promises a novel way to estimate diabetes risk ...

The former GP shared the simple test that measures metabolic health - your body's ability to efficiently process food into ...

For decades, health experts have relied on body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. But sometimes, you need more than ...

Higher BMI is linked to worse PROMIS profiles and increased opioid use among patients seeking spine care, despite similar pain intensity across BMIs.

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...

Employers are pushing workers to get in shape and become more fit through workplace wellness programs. But if employers use body mass index as a yardstick for health, then that could unfairly penalize ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes’ captain Rod Brind’Amour is a fitness fanatic, often stretching, riding a stationary bike and lifting weights — on the same day the team practices. It’s a regimen ...