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

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

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

The observational study, led by Washington University clinical epidemiologist ... by Eli Lilly – for people with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 35 and at least one weight-related illness.

The way the world defines obesity has been in need of an overhaul, according to some experts, and it could be coming soon ...

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

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

Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard for measuring obesity since the 1980s, according to many sources, though some experts have questioned its validity. "Obesity is a complex ...

Is obesity a chronic illness, or a risk factor for a host of illnesses? That debate has been going on for decades. Now, a blue-ribbon panel has weighed in with a new definition and diagnostic ...

The healthy weight range is based on a measurement known as the body mass index (BMI). This can be determined if you know your weight and your height. The Body Mass Index (or BMI) is a way of ...

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