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Doctors should use their clinical judgment and “intervene as part of the duty of care” if they feel obesity or weight related problems are posing a “significant threat” to a child or young person, the ...

The study shows that children and adolescents who respond well to obesity treatment are less likely to develop obesity-related diseases. When obese children receive weight-loss treatment ...

LONDON – Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone and adding broader measurements such as heart health. The ...

The Lancet medical journal’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission last week proposed a new definition and method for diagnosing obesity, beyond simply looking at a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI), the ...

A new report argues that body mass index or BMI is not the most accurate way to define obesity. BMI is only a measure of a person’s weight and height and does not account for muscle mass.

In a recent review published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, a team of researchers explored the role of gut microbiota in childhood obesity, focusing on its impact, underlying mechanisms ...

When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young ...

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A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index ...

Blockbuster obesity drugs such as Ozempic have been celebrated for their ability to promote weight loss and treat a surprising range of other conditions, from heart problems to Parkinson’s disease.

However, the new report notes that BMI can lead to both over- and under-reporting of obesity. An athlete with little body fat but significant muscle mass might score in the “obese” BMI range.