Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts. A new report calls for a more comprehensive ...
A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...
BMI has traditionally been used to measure health but can be misleading, particularly for athletes. A recent study suggests VO2 max, which measures ox ...
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts ...
Police officers must have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 28 to be considered ... “This requirement is important to ensure the health and skills of police personnel.
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission, made up of more than 50 experts, has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ in how ...
Watch out! Muscle fat may increase the risk of heart disease and death, regardless of your body mass index (BMI).