New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
It has been updated to reflect the findings of a new report. Chances are, a doctor has at one point measured your Body Mass Index to check if you are a healthy weight. But a new report suggests ...
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of ...
Despite easing from the record highs reached in December 2024, cocoa and coffee futures continue to trade at elevated levels, ...
An international panel of researchers say the measure is too simplistic and focuses too much on weight versus wellness.
Officers will now have to keep their BMI at 28 or less if they expect to climb the ranks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission, made up of more than 50 experts, has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ in how ...