Traditionally BMI was used to define obesity, but a team of doctors redefined obesity based on the Indian population.

A new report from the Lancet Global Commission calls for a shift in how obesity is diagnosed, moving beyond the traditional ...

The Lancet, a global medical journal that works with academics to identify issues in public health, hosted a Commission on ...

BMI is a 53-year-old metric that experts suggest needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine ...

Obesity is now understood as a condition that affects the functions of organs and tissues, leading to complications such as ...

One of the primary limitations of the BMI is its inability to distinguish between the fat mass and the lean muscle mass.

An international panel of researchers say the measure is too simplistic and focuses too much on weight versus wellness.

The air that women breathe up to three months before they become pregnant can have an effect on the future baby’s size. A ...

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

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

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

The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said. View on euronews ...