BMI was never meant as the sole measure for a person’s health. When we use BMI with an individual patient, it can often overestimate the risk of their weight on their health. People have a lot of ...

Low-dose aspirin may reduce risk for cancer development among older individuals with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate ...

Researchers suggest that the BMI cut-off point for obesity needs to be lowered. Let’s review the current classifications and the new threshold suggestions. The post BMI bombshell: Research suggests ...

As new Statistics Canada data reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are considered overweight or obese, researchers are urging ...

A growing number of researchers are calling for the end of BMI as a measure of health, arguing it’s outdated, misleading, and rooted in discrimination.

A new study led by Distinguished Professor Luisa N. Borrell found significant inequities in body mass index (BMI) among ...

As we age, our health priorities naturally evolve. For older adults, prevention and maintaining overall wellness become increasingly important to enjoy a long, active and fulfilling life.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Faced with a prolonged spike in inflation, record numbers of older adults in Cuyahoga County are flooding the county’s senior support hotline in search of help meeting their basic ...

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State Representative Frank Burns hosted a senior fair Friday at the Young People’s Community Center in Cambria County. Organizers say the annual event allows Rep. Burns and ...

Still, the findings reinforce what other research has suggested: thinness is not always protective, and extra weight is not always harmful. The concept that you can be “fat but fit” continues to gain ...