The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...

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

A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than ...

New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...

BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...

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

Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of ...

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

It has been updated to reflect the findings of a new report. Chances are, a doctor has at one point measured your Body Mass Index to check if you are a healthy weight. But a new report suggests ...

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission, made up of more than 50 experts, has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ in how ...