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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).

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

Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present ...

A new study identifies neurons in the hippocampus that store food-specific memories, directly influencing overeating and body weight.

An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...

But, while generally useful, BMI can fail to identify some people who are unhealthy due to their excess weight, and ...

The race is on for new drugs that suppress appetite, improve glucose regulation and can replace injections. But do they ...

In a new report, global health experts are urging that we redefine the measurements used to determine whether someone is ...