These changes affect your weight. Sex. In general, men and people assigned ... divided by the square of your height in meters. You can measure your BMI with a simple online BMI calculator.

Since a BMI calculation is based solely on your height and weight, being female or male does not factor into how that number is calculated. That said, there are differences between men and women ...

However, a new study has found that BMI has its challenges as being the sole measure of obesity. The study to be presented at ...

A WOMAN who’s classed as borderline “obese” has hit out at the “flawed” BMI system. Hannah, who is 5ft 10in tall and a ...

Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty ...

Did you know your waistline might be telling you more than just your fitness level? Research shows that every 4-inch increase ...

Obesity has long been established as a risk factor for cancer, particularly when it’s stored in certain areas of the body. Now, new research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year’s ...

The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than traditional body mass index measurements, research ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed ... is a stronger risk marker than BMI for developing obesity-related cancers in men, but not women. The study was conducted by Dr. Ming ...