Global expert panel suggests overhauling how obesity is diagnosed, says BMI is not enough
The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said. View on euronews ...
Travis Kelce, Jake Gyllenhaal and why BMI is problematic. It needs to change, panel says.
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
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Beyond BMI: New report reframes obesity as a spectrum of illness, not just a risk factor
BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...
New guidelines encourage doctors to move beyond BMI for diagnosing obesity
A new report says only using BMI to determine if a patient has obesity leads to under-diagnosing people who are ill and ...
Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report
Calling people obese is medically "flawed" - and the definition should be split into two, a report from global experts says.
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The Body Mass Index May Face Extinction as a Measure for Individual Health
An international panel of researchers say the measure is too simplistic and focuses too much on weight versus wellness.
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BMI not accurate for obesity diagnosis: Here are the new guidelines
Indian doctors have revised obesity guidelines for the first time in 15 years, moving beyond the traditional BMI tool to ...
Having this body shape means you’re more at risk for colorectal cancer, diabetes and heart disease
Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...
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A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...