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

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

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

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

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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