New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and take into account health ...

One of the primary limitations of the BMI is its inability to distinguish between the fat mass and the lean muscle mass.

Dr. Lesley Lutes from UBC Okanagan says body mass index (BMI) is a one-size-fits-all approach to looking at one's weight, and ...

Woxsen University Researchers developed an AI model to predict 'Obesity Risk' based on lifestyle data, aiming to prevent ...

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

Sarah Cox was told by her doctor to lose weight because her BMI, or Body Mass Index, was too high. But the consequences of ...

Obesity is now understood as a condition that affects the functions of organs and tissues, leading to complications such as ...

A new report from the Lancet Global Commission calls for a shift in how obesity is diagnosed, moving beyond the traditional ...

The authors declared no competing interests. Cite this: The Effect of Body Mass Index on PSA, Prostate Cancer Development, Screening and Treatment - Medscape - Jan 01, 2007.

Traditionally BMI was used to define obesity, but a team of doctors redefined obesity based on the Indian population.

This is because the body positivity movement has flooded our timeline for years now. There are some who think it promotes unhealthy lifestyles and encourages obesity, but those who support the ...