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

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

The focus on how BMI should be used may have overshadowed an equally, if not more important, matter proposed in a new report.

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

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

Instead of relying only on body mass index (BMI), which has some ... one billion people living with obesity worldwide but also to reduce stigma, optimise healthcare resources and ensure fair ...

More than 1 billion people worldwide live with obesity, and the condition is linked to about 5 million deaths every year from ...

A report from The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission has proposed new criteria for defining and diagnosing obesity, ...

Over 75 medical organisations worldwide have endorsed the new definitions, reflecting a growing consensus for reform.

By having a better understanding of BMI and its perceived connection with obesity, healthcare systems can better address the needs of individuals suffering from or at risk of obesity-related ...