BMI is a 53-year-old metric that 58 expert researchers suggest officially needs an update—here's what they say is the more ...

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.

BMI is a 53-year-old metric that experts suggest needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine ...

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 ...