An international panel of researchers say the measure is too simplistic and focuses too much on weight versus wellness.

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 ...

Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of ...

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

Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of obesity. A suggested alternative is calculating body fat percentage through ...

BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...

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

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity by reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

Officers will now have to keep their BMI at 28 or less if they expect to climb the ranks. Read more at straitstimes.com.