Childhood obesity is on the rise and is becoming an epidemic in our country and worldwide. The consequences of childhood ...

BMI is a 53-year-old metric that 58 expert researchers suggest officially needs an update—here's what they say is the more ...

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

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

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).

Doctors worldwide should adopt a more comprehensive approach to diagnosing obesity, incorporating broader criteria and ...