Monitoring your health begins with understanding your body composition, and one of the simplest ways to do that is by using a BMI calculator.

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 ...

The main diagnostic test for obesity — the body mass index — accounts for only height and weight, leaving out a slew of factors that influence body fat and health. As an obesity physician, Fatima Cody ...

A new study suggests your weight-to-height ratio may reveal heart disease risk more accurately than BMI. Subjects with larger ...

The weighing scale often shows numbers that change within hours, leaving many confused about whether it reflects real fat gain or just water shifts. This article explains the best time of day to check ...