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 58 expert researchers suggest officially needs an update—here's what they say is the more ...

The air that women breathe up to three months before they become pregnant can have an effect on the future baby’s size. A ...

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative measures for adiposity.

Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of ...

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

New Activin R-based medications can emerge as perfect solutions for balancing weight loss and muscle building, making a ...

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

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

Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...

GPs should use their ‘clinical judgement’ to decide when a child’s obesity has become a safeguarding concern, according to ...