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

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

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.

People with pockets of fat hidden within their muscles have a higher risk of dying from heart-related health problems, ...

An international committee of experts has urged doctors to move away from relying on BMI in diagnosing obesity.

Combining time-restricted eating with exercise may be more effective in prompting weight loss than exercise without ...

Nearly 70% of adults in Indiana are classified as overweight or obese, contributing to a broader health crisis in the United ...

For example, parents can pay close attention to their teenagers ... independent of the young people’s BMI. Reduced maturation ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

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

Fat stored in muscles can damage blood vessels and increase risk of hospitalisation or death due to heart disease, regardless ...

People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.