However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...
A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...
The US will most likely remain a WHO member state but impose conditions, such increased contributions from other member ...
Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.
Trump withdraws US from WHO, obesity measurement overhaul, exercise benefits neurons, and more health updates in one place.
A cross-sectional study conducted at a leading tertiary care medical institute in Mumbai sheds light on the alarming ...
Listen to Story Obesity includes the metabolic and physical health of a person It includes BMI, Waist Circumference and Waist-to ... enabling fair allocation of healthcare resources and prioritisation ...
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain says any officers whose BMI reading is above 28 could lose out on promotion.
How we define obesity needs to become more nuanced, a report has argued, with BMI (body mass index) as a measure alone being too simplistic.
As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.
A new Lancet report calls for redefining obesity labeling BMI alone as unreliable Learn about the proposed categories and a ...