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 ...

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 ...

The way clinicians diagnose obesity is set to change with new guidelines acknowledging that not all obese have the same ...

Surgery is the gold standard, GLP-1s are all the rage—whether a head-to-head study is needed depends on who you ask.

A panel of health experts looking at obesity announced that the definition of the condition should be split into two ...

The demands of family, work, relationships, home ownership, pets, and anything else imaginable seem often to take precedent ...

Cow's milk is nutrient-rich and a great source of protein. Drinking milk regularly may come with multiple health benefits ...

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