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

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

New research suggests that factors like age, sex, body fat and the amount of sugar in your blood play a significant role in the progression from pre-diabetes to a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

A retrospective study demonstrated slightly elevated baseline fasting plasma glucose levels to be a robust marker of incident diabetes risk, even when those levels fell within the normal range.

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

Global wheat prices may face pressure in 2025 due to record production, but tightening supplies could offer short-term ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment ...

The Lancet, a global medical journal that works with academics to identify issues in public health, hosted a Commission on ...

A study of nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) revealed that two-thirds still experienced significant symptoms, including reduced exercise capacity and cognitive performance, two ...

Research reveals links between dietary fatty acids and kidney stone risk, highlighting the need for targeted dietary ...

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

A man uses measuring tape on his waist in California on Jan. 9, 2025. A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...