When it comes to measuring babies and young children, a growing body of research—controversial though it is—says one size fits all. Traditionally, nations have assessed children’s health by comparing ...

BMI does not differentiate between fat and muscle, and it is not especially accurate if you are either very short or very tall, Paula Papanek says. As of today, if you are 16 years of age or older in ...

BOSTON — When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

So much importance is placed on a single number: Your body mass index, or BMI, which defines your body into four categories between “underweight” and “obese.” Discussions about BMI with your doctor ...

When Kate Townsend took her kids for their back-to-school health checkups last month, she got a surprise. The Western Springs, Illinois, mother of three wanted to make sure their vaccinations were ...