As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...

New research shows being fit matters more than your weight when it comes to living longer. A groundbreaking study of 400,000 people reveals why doctors should focus less on BMI and more on measuring ...

In the early, busy weeks of President Trump's administration, a new survey shows how Americans would define a healthy America ...

Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...

Silvers Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the field of journalism. University members recognised in 2025 New Year Honours Professor Yaojun Li has been made an OBE for his ...

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people ...

1 Most Recognized Public University in the U.S. American Caldwell, 2024 Take your photo with the alumnus depicted as he was during his undergraduate days: ready to go with a stack of books and a slide ...