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Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition ...

An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, ...

A groundbreaking report from the Lancet diabetes & endocrinology commission is reshaping the way obesity is defined and diagnosed in India. Published in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical ...

A new report from global experts calls for redefining obesity beyond the traditional body mass index (BMI) measurement. The ...

The Lancet Global Commission report recommends a revised method for diagnosing obesity beyond just BMI. This approach ...

The BMI, a weight-to-height ratio, has been criticised as too simplistic as it cannot distinguish between fat and muscle mass ...

Obesity is now understood as a condition that affects the functions of organs and tissues, leading to complications such as ...

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...

A new framework endorsed by 76 medical organizations proposes a revised method for diagnosing obesity. Experts suggest using ...