A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

Comprehensive study exposes critical health risks of obesity, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, while offering ...

The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...

An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether someone has obesity, alongside other major changes.

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

“Relying on BMI alone to diagnose obesity is problematic as some people tend to store ... said in a news release. “This will ...

The Lancet, a global medical journal that works with academics to identify issues in public health, hosted a Commission on ...