However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important variables such as body composition, muscle mass, and bone density. These assumptions are increasingly being challenged, particularly when it comes to diverse ethnic groups.

A new Lancet report calls for redefining obesity labeling BMI alone as unreliable Learn about the proposed categories and a more precise approach to diagnosis and care

The US will most likely remain a WHO member state but impose conditions, such increased contributions from other member states and oversight of mainland China.

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes an approach that looks at how excess body fat affects health

As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain says any officers whose BMI reading is above 28 could lose out on promotion.

A cross-sectional study conducted at a leading tertiary care medical institute in Mumbai sheds light on the alarming prevalence of hypertension among young MBBS students and highlights actionable insights for intervention.

How we define obesity needs to become more nuanced, a report has argued, with BMI (body mass index) as a measure alone being too simplistic.

including the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, define adult obesity as a BMI of 30 or greater and overweight as a BMI between 25 and 29.9. Recently ...

Leprosy, a chronic and treatable infectious disease, affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Early detection is crucial, because prompt antibiotic treatment can prevent further nerve damage.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Experts urge holistic prevention strategies and equitable health access.