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

An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and ...

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative ...

Instead of relying only on body mass index (BMI), which has some ... one billion people living with obesity worldwide but also to reduce stigma, optimise healthcare resources and ensure fair ...

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

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

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of ...

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach that could help with treatment ...

BMI provides only a single value; genetic predisposition & lifestyle factors also largely contribute to obesity in humans ...

BMI has been a controversial way of calculating obesity for years ... can also make diagnoses harder and more time-consuming for healthcare providers, which makes some doctors less likely to ...