There are racial and sex disparities in the discussion of and progression to metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) amo ...

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

Obesity medications promise transformative care, but financial and systemic barriers limit access for those most in need.

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 ...

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

Medicare to negotiate prices for Ozempic, Wegovy, and 13 other drugs, potentially saving billions for taxpayers.

The American Cancer Society has released its latest report on cancer in the United States, revealing both encouraging and concerning trends.