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

A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by more than 75 medical organizations ...

A larger body doesn’t necessarily mean you have ‘clinical obesity’, according to a proposed new definition of the disease.

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

By coincidence (they started before GLP -1 drugs were approved for slimming), a group of 56 doctors have just answered that ...

The way obesity is diagnosed needs to become more sophisticated, an international commission has concluded.Using body-mass ...

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...

Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular ...

The Lancet Commission has declared obesity a disease. With enough controversy to fill a buffet table, their new definition is ...

Using body-mass index to tell who is overweight or obese is not reliable and can result in misdiagnosis, the Commission on ...

Over one billion people in the world are estimated to have obesity. Some experts believe its treatment and diagnosis need a ...

A global Commission endorsed by over 75 medical organisations worldwide has proposed revamping the diagnosis of obesity.