A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

Researchers highlight that having a normal BMI does not always indicate good health, as high body fat can increase the risk ...

New research published in the "European Heart Journal" indicates that individuals with a more significant amount of fat ...

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

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

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

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

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

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

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

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

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