A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
An international panel of researchers say the measure is too simplistic and focuses too much on weight versus wellness.
BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...
An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.
A new report says only using BMI to determine if a patient has obesity leads to under-diagnosing people who are ill and ...
India has experienced a doubling of obesity prevalence over the past two decades, with abdominal obesity becoming ...