Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. child's eye A new test helps predict which kids face the largest genetic risk of a high body mass index (BMI) later in life. That ...

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 ...

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 ...

India, Jan. 6 -- Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), new research has found. As the UK population continues to age, ...

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 ...