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 ...

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

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

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...

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

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity by reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of ...

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

Global experts advised in addition to BMI, measuring 'waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, or waist-to-height ratio' be ...