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

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

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 ...

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

Research on a cohort of Chinese mothers and their children has found exposure to elevated levels of particulate matter in the ...

More than 1 billion people worldwide live with obesity, and the condition is linked to about 5 million deaths every year from ...

The new definition proposed by the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission, a group of 58 leading experts from various ...

Can you carry extra pounds yet still be considered fit and healthy? It’s a question that has been posed by doctors for years.

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission, made up of more than 50 experts, has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ in how ...

A recent study revealed that aerobic fitness is more important than BMI when it comes to longevity. Experts explain why ...