BMI has long been criticized as a flawed measure of health. Here's what your body mass index means and the health measures you should be paying attention to instead.

A dietitian breaks down body mass index (BMI) versus body fat percentage and which is more effective to track for weight loss.

The days of using body mass index alone to find your ideal weight are over. Here is a better formula for finding a weight that enables greater health and happiness.

While body mass index (BMI) is regularly used to gauge fitness and health, it is a relatively simple measure with serious ...

Body composition might be more important than BMI. Another common body measurement tool is the body mass index (BMI), which makes its calculation from two factors: height and weight.

New University of Florida study finds body fat percentage is 78% more accurate than body mass index in predicting mortality risk, challenging the long-standing use of BMI as a health indicator.

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting obesity-related diseases and death.