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

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

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 ...

Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, ...

An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...

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.

The Lancet Global Commission report recommends a revised method for diagnosing obesity beyond just BMI. This approach ...

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...