Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts. A new report calls for a more comprehensive ...

A new Lancet Commission - made up of more than 50 experts from around the world - says a 'radical overhaul' is needed in how ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

Being in shape is far more crucial for a long, healthy life than being slim. That’s the conclusion of the largest, most ...

If you’re short on time, Stoner recommends the three-minute step test as another alternative that offers a score of aerobic ...

The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember ...

Researchers have redefined obesity, emphasizing the impact of excess adiposity on organ and tissue function rather than ...

BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...

SINGAPORE: A recent infographic published by Seasia Stats shows that among countries in Southeast Asia, Singapore has the ...

BMI is an outdated measure of health, say experts – there’s a raft of new checks that could give a clue to your current ...