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This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat ...

Body temperature measurement techniques are pivotal for clinical diagnosis, sports performance monitoring and occupational safety. Traditional invasive methods, such as rectal, oesophageal and ...