A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

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 ...

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

The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...

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

According to a doctor, when a person suffers from metabolically healthy obesity, most of the fat accumulates in the hips and ...

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

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

Traditionally BMI was used to define obesity, but a team of doctors redefined obesity based on the Indian population.

Researchers highlight that having a normal BMI does not always indicate good health, as high body fat can increase the risk ...