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

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

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

The Lancet Commission has declared obesity a disease. With enough controversy to fill a buffet table, their new definition is ...

A study found that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, combined with obesity measures, significantly correlates with ...

Learn about the connection between hidden heart fat and inflammation and blood vessel problems. Find out why this fat can ...

BMI, a widely used measure, has long been criticized for being too simplistic. It calculates obesity based only on height and ...

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

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative ...

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