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

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

The BMI, a weight-to-height ratio, has been criticised as too simplistic as it cannot distinguish between fat and muscle mass ...

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

Keeping your heart health in check can save you from developing various health conditions This article lists eight signs that ...

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 ...

Incretin-mimetic drugs contribute to dramatic weight loss, but this does not solely mean fat loss. In this article, we explore the impact of incretin-mimetic drugs on muscle health and what can be ...

A recent report published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology recommended a new and nuanced approach to detect obesity.

Cardiorespiratory fitness significantly reduces mortality risks regardless of BMI, highlighting fitness as a critical health ...

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