However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...

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

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

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

A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than ...

A new measurement tool is challenging the long-standing idea of using the Body Mass Index as a way to gauge body fat and ...

New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...

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

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart ...

It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group ...