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

BMI provides only a single value; genetic predisposition & lifestyle factors also largely contribute to obesity in humans ...

Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new report argues that body mass index or BMI is not the most accurate way to define obesity.BMI is only a measure of a person’s weight and height and does not account ...

Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, ...

An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...

Learn how your BMI can help identify if your obesity poses serious health risks and what steps to take for better outcomes.

A new framework endorsed by 76 medical organizations proposes a revised method for diagnosing obesity. Experts suggest using ...

The Lancet Global Commission report recommends a revised method for diagnosing obesity beyond just BMI. This approach ...

“Relying on BMI alone to diagnose obesity is problematic as some people tend to store ... said in a news release. “This will ...

Commenting on the commission, Dr Kath McCullough, special adviser on obesity at the Royal College of Physicians, said: “For ...

Instead of relying only on body mass index (BMI), which has some ... one billion people living with obesity worldwide but also to reduce stigma, optimise healthcare resources and ensure fair ...