BMI (body mass index) has long been thought of as an indicator of how healthy someone is. The truth is a little more complicated, doctors say.

Obesity, which affects more than 40% of U.S. adults, is linked to a higher risk of 13 different cancers, according to the CDC. These types account for 40% of all cancer diagnoses in the country every ...

Education also made a difference. The prevalence of obesity was lower among those with a bachelor’s degree or more education, ...

BMI (body mass index) has long been thought of as an indicator of how healthy someone is. The truth is a little more complicated, doctors say. What BMI does and doesn't say about your health ...