Eli Lilly’s profit doubled in the fourth quarter, propelled by its hot-selling diabetes and obesity treatments, and the ...

As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

Novo Nordisk is under pressure from investors for more information about its next-generation obesity drug candidate CagriSema ...

According to Trace One, when factoring in eating habits, food insecurity rates, alcohol consumption, and the prevalence of ...

The way the world defines obesity has been in need of an overhaul, according to some experts, and it could be coming soon ...

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved berberine for treating any medical conditions in the United States, including obesity. Research into whether it could be a safe or ...

LONDON – Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone and adding broader measurements such as heart health. The ...

The Lancet medical journal’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission last week proposed a new definition and method for diagnosing obesity, beyond simply looking at a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI), the ...

Share on Pinterest A panel of global experts explains why BMI is not the most helpful measurement of body weight, and how else doctors can diagnose obesity. Image credit: VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy.

"A distinct definition of obesity for Indians is crucial for the early detection of related diseases and the development of targeted management strategies," he said. The updated standards provide a ...