They used a system of measurement called the Body Mass Index to define words like obese and overweight.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

"Mass" is the closest Mister Bernstein ever came to joining the styles of Broadway and classical music.

VOA: special.2009.08.02

But that attempt was canceled after a storm caused a giant mass of snow to slide down the mountain, killing seven ethnic Sherpa guides.

VOA: special.2010.06.30

She was trying to gather strength and courage to push through a mass of busy shoppers.

VOA: special.2009.09.05

The mass killing of sharks continues because very few countries have rules to protect the creatures.

VOA: special.2009.04.03

Body mass index,or BMI, is a measure of a person's weight in relation to height.

VOA: special.2011.02.15

So someone returning from mass displacement, even though I'm sure are thrilled to be going home, they bring with them all sorts of challenges upon their return."

VOA: special.2011.07.06

Visitors can see how an active volcano adds mass to the island.

VOA: special.2010.09.08

And,he captured them temporarily to record their mass, length and estimated age.

VOA: special.2009.07.07

But they say governments can do more to prevent mass killings.

VOA: special.2010.04.03

In this project,scientists hope to prove that neutrinos have mass.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

There is a mass of detailed work to be done.

VOA: special.2009.11.01

They also encourage people to work from home on a regular basis and use mass transit when they do commute.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

Health officials say trials have gone smoothly and Australia could be the first country anywhere to start a mass immunization program.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25