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 much-contested body mass index (BMI).

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

A new report says only using BMI to determine if a patient has obesity leads to under-diagnosing people who are ill and ...

Obesity is currently defined using a person's body mass index, or BMI. This is calculated as weight (in kilograms) divided by ...

they should be diagnosed with "preclinical obesity," and not be treated for their fat levels. The report also recommended using other measurements instead of BMI to determine if a person has obesity.

Surge in chronic disease triggers a search for tools to improve treatment access for millions of people at risk ...

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

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

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

A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the ...

An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...