A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index (BMI) ...

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public ...

A public health expert examines how 'The Pitt' portrays obesity with clinical dignity—and what real-world medicine often misses about weight bias and patient safety.

According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026, released on World Obesity Day on 4 March, 14.921 million children aged 5–9 years and more than 26.402 million children aged 10–19 years in India were ...

Obesity is a health condition that occurs when a person has too much body fat, which can increase the risk of serious health problems. It is often measured using Body Mass Index (BMI), a ...

A community-based multilevel intervention (STRIVE) showed no overall significant effect on BMI z-scores among rural Hispanic children.

Characteristics of sarcopenic obesity (SO), including low calf circumference (CC), handgrip strength (HGS) increased  body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC), were associated with an ...

India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2026, highlighting rising health risks among young populations.

AIG Hospitals study reveals genetic factors increase obesity risk in Indians, but healthy lifestyles can mitigate this impact ...