Childhood obesity is on the rise and is becoming an epidemic in our country and worldwide. The consequences of childhood ...
The Lancet, a global medical journal that works with academics to identify issues in public health, hosted a Commission on ...
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 much-contested body mass index (BMI).
Doctors worldwide should adopt a more comprehensive approach to diagnosing obesity, incorporating broader criteria and ...
BMI is a 53-year-old metric that experts suggest needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine ...
BMI is a 53-year-old metric that 58 expert researchers suggest officially needs an update—here's what they say is the more ...
Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative measures for adiposity.