Obesity is a global public health problem, with rates steadily increasing in many regions of the world. However, the impact ...
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
The Lancet, a global medical journal that works with academics to identify issues in public health, hosted a Commission on ...
According to a September 2024 data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent of U.S.
A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the ...
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
Childhood obesity is on the rise and is becoming an epidemic in our country and worldwide. The consequences of childhood ...
Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.