The body mass index (BMI) isn’t a perfect measure for obesity. Convenience and routine are on its side — so health experts aren’t likely to stop using it any time soon — but its limitations have got ...

Neck size also matters as much as your Body Mass Index. Find out how to measure neck circumference and know what is the unhealthy range. Obesity is one of the common indicators of heart disease. To ...

(CNN)-- Flawed, limited and inaccurate. The complaints against the body mass index are many. Among them: The BMI, which measures weight relative to height, doesn't accurately calculate body fat. It ...

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A new study suggests that the circumference of a child’s neck could provide a great indication of any obesity problems. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that the circumference ...