A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...
A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...
Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard for measuring obesity since the 1980s, according to many sources, though some experts have questioned its validity. A person’s BMI is ...
Childhood BMI trends — specifically moderate BMI and high BMI variability — were associated with high cortisol concentrations at 17 years of age.
The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...
A recent study revealed that aerobic fitness is more important than BMI when it comes to longevity. Experts explain why ...
An 8-week weight loss and lifestyle intervention improved vitamin D levels up to 6 months after treatment among men with OSA and high BMI.
A comprehensive review found that being out of shape greatly increased the risk of dying prematurely — regardless of age or ...
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, especially for older adults. Carrying excess weight does more than change how ...
Patients with vitiligo or alopecia areata had lower BMI and lipid dysregulation, but this relationship was not observed in patients with psoriasis.