High body mass index is causally linked to an increased risk of vascular-related dementia, according to a Mendelian randomization study.

Imagine a sales rep comes to your clinic office to pitch a new gadget to gauge your patients' health. They tell you that it's not nearly as good as the measures you already have. It performs even ...

Body Mass Index is a measure of body weight to the square of your height. A higher BMI indicates higher and unhealthy body fat, which may lead to various health problems. To determine your BMI, a ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) has its place, yet understanding its accuracy requires cultural, biological, and medical context.