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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...
Medscape

Association of Height, BMI, and AD in Young Children May Be Transient

The association of atopic dermatitis (AD) with short stature and increased body mass index (BMI) in early childhood may be transient, often resolving by mid-adolescence, according to a large cohort ...
Yahoo

BMI alone is a poor indicator of health, the AMA says. These metrics may be better.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is BMI the best way to assess weight and health? (Photo illustration: Jack Forbes/Yahoo Life; photos: Getty Images) (Photo: Getty ...
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The Pros & Cons of BMI (& 8 Other Measurements That May Be More Useful for Weight Loss)

When you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer spits out your body mass index (BMI) number.
ABC News

More than 75% of US adults may meet criteria for obesity under new definition: Study

Only 40% of adults meet criteria for obesity when BMI alone is used. A new definition of obesity could nearly double the prevalence of U.S. adults with the condition, according to a study published ...
The Washington Post

Ask a Doctor: Should I check my BMI to find out my healthy weight?

correctionAn earlier version of this article said the cutoff points for increased waist circumferences are a BMI greater than or equal to 35 and 40 respectively. The cutoff points for increased waist ...