A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

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

One of the primary limitations of the BMI is its inability to distinguish between the fat mass and the lean muscle mass.

India has experienced a doubling of obesity prevalence over the past two decades, with abdominal obesity becoming ...

An international panel of researchers say the measure is too simplistic and focuses too much on weight versus wellness.

BMI is a 53-year-old metric that experts suggest needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine ...

The air that women breathe up to three months before they become pregnant can have an effect on the future baby’s size. A ...

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

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative measures for adiposity.

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

The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said. View on euronews ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...