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

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

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

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

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

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...

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

BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...

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

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of ...

A group of experts says Body Mass Index, or BMI, used by doctors to measure obesity, is not a good method. CBS News medical ...