BMI, obesity

BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.
We’re measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint 3 signs you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI
Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of King’s College London.
New obesity definition sidelines BMI to focus on health
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New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI. A doctor explains.
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.
Experts Argue It’s Time for Obesity to Be Defined Beyond BMI
Obesity, long determined by the flawed metric of BMI, should be diagnosed based on other measurements, experts argue.
Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric
A new report noted that body mass index does not provide a nuanced enough assessment of health as it relates to weight
Why is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism
Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular ...
Despite low obesity rate, Mass. has the third-highest increase in weight-loss drug prescriptions nationwide. Why?
About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent ...
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Obesity drugs: huge study highlights new health risks
Weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic might raise a person’s likelihood of developing conditions including arthritis.
Obesity Drug Study Points to Effectiveness in Curbing Addictions
One of the world’s largest studies of Ozempic, Mounjaro and other blockbuster diabetes and obesity drugs highlighted their ...
New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.
An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.
Council asks for help to tackle childhood obesity
Councils need more support from central government to help bring down childhood obesity rates, a local authority has said.
Moving away from BMI, experts propose a new definition for obesity
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...
Managing obesity the mindful way: How yoga helps with weight loss and emotional well-being
Yoga can aid in managing and preventing obesity, helping to shed pounds but by fostering a healthy relationship with the body ...