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).

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

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

It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group ...

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

A report by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission calls for a shift in obesity diagnosis, proposing a more ...

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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Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy praised both companies' progress, hailing Tata Motors and M&M for developing this capability. The minister exuded confidence that more applicants would take ...