Researchers highlight that having a normal BMI does not always indicate good health, as high body fat can increase the risk of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. They recommend strength ...

Skinny people can face health issues due to belly fat, known as 'skinny fat,' which includes a higher percentage of body fat and lower muscle mass. Th ...

The commission recommends the inclusion of body fat measurements and the presence of existing health issues -- and cautions against using BMI alone as an individual measure of health. The proposal ...

Body fat and where it is distributed around the body, as well as 18 biological markers tests for high blood sugar or cholesterol among others signals, should be evaluated, along with ongoing illness.