Getty Images The 200-year-old system of measuring obesity may finally be put to rest: The body mass index may be replaced with a new system ... Read More »
Corbis As many as one third of Americans are currently obese, and even more are expected to pack on the pounds. According to a Harvard University ... Read More »
I've heard that body mass index is the best way to determine my ideal weight. True or false? --Josephine Marino, N.Y. What's your dream weight? ... Read More »
The prevalence of obesity has increased more than 60 percent in the past decade. Today more than 30 percent of the U.S. population is considered ... Read More »
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images It's no secret that childhood obesity is still an epidemic in the United States. More than 30 percent of school-age ... Read More »
A healthy weight goes beyond the number on the scale: There's also your body mass index (BMI), which is a measurement that determines if you're at ... Read More »
Consider two women who stand 5-foot-5 and weigh 140 pounds. One is a lean marathon runner while the other is an out of shape couch spud. The scale ... Read More »
These days fat gets a bad rap. But it is, in fact, an essential ingredient for good health. Not only does fat help cushion the organs, it also ... Read More »
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used to determine if you're a healthy weight or overweight and at greater risk of developing certain health issues. More ... Read More »













