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

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

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

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

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

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

Over 75 medical organisations worldwide have endorsed the new definitions, reflecting a growing consensus for reform.

The body mass index (BMI), a weight ... as having pre-clinical obesity. The new benchmark should be included in clinical-practice guidelines and in the training of healthcare workers, according ...

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

Obesity can lead to several lifestyle diseases ... By focusing on lifestyle factors and ensemble learning methods, we aim to provide healthcare professionals with actionable insights while ...

The move by Malaysian police to address obesity among its personnel is “progressive” and other agencies and professions ...

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