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A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...

A new measurement tool is challenging the long-standing idea of using the Body Mass Index as a way to gauge body fat and ...

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

A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than ...

New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...

An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

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

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

Lizzo has been on a weight loss journey and achieved a major milestone! The About Damn Time hitmaker took to Instagram to ...