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).

An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...

As obesity experts say more than 15 million Birtons are being wrongly labelled overweight and propose a radical overhaul of ...

An international group of experts proposes two new categories of disease: preclinical and clinical obesity and the FDA ...

A comprehensive review found that being out of shape greatly increased the risk of dying prematurely — regardless of age or ...

Cardiorespiratory fitness significantly reduces mortality risks regardless of BMI, highlighting fitness as a critical health ...

Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, especially for older adults. Carrying excess weight does more than change how ...

The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember ...

Prucalopride was safe and effective in increasing the frequency of complete spontaneous bowel movements in patients with ...

The FDA has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with ...

Under new recommendations, obesity would no longer be defined solely by BMI, a calculation of height ... It suggested people aim for at least ‘moderate to vigorous’ intensity exercise for ...