For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating ...

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Adults with a BMI of at least 30 are considered obese. BMI has been used widely since the 1990s after the World Health ...

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New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...

Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition ...