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

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

Dr. Lesley Lutes from UBC Okanagan says body mass index (BMI) is a one-size-fits-all approach to looking at one's weight, and ...

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

Woxsen University Researchers developed an AI model to predict 'Obesity Risk' based on lifestyle data, aiming to prevent ...

According to a September 2024 data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent of U.S.

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

Why Experts Want to Redefine Obesity | Vantage with Palki Sharma Global experts are calling for a redefinition of obesity, ...

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

An apple-shaped body, characterized by excess fat around the abdomen, increases the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 di ...

Ammar Kandil and Staffan Taylor, from the YouTube channel Yes Theory, landed into McAllen, Texas, which has been branded the ...

Semaglutide, a medication originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, has recently gained significant attention as a weight ...