Experts say neck measurements, which are quick and easy to do, could complement existing health checks and may even flag up ...

Excess body weight is linked to an increased risk of many types of cancer. It’s not clear yet if losing weight (on purpose) ...

Body mass index (BMI) is a number based on height and weight that can help estimate whether someone is at a healthy weight. For most adults, BMI is a useful guide, but it doesn’t tell the whole story.

A Concordia-led research team has created one of the first reference charts showing how children's adipose (fat) and muscle ...

Having a higher BMI at diagnosis is tied to faster disability progression in people with multiple sclerosis, according to a ...

A major rethink of how obesity is measured could mean up to 60% more adults are classed as obese, researchers warn. At ...

A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans ...

Under the new definition, a person is classified as obese if they have a high BMI plus an elevated reading from one of these ...

BMI doesn’t tell the full story of health, says a new University of Waterloo study. The measure may reinforce bias and overlook key health indicators.

Those with a BMI of 30 or greater are considered obese. But they can reduce the risk of disease with regular exercise and leading an active lifestyle.

As new Statistics Canada data reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are considered overweight or obese, researchers are urging the public and policymakers to rethink how we define and measure ...