A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

New research shows being fit matters more than your weight when it comes to living longer. A groundbreaking study of 400,000 ...

An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

Increased intermuscular fat, not BMI, was independently associated with coronary microvascular function and major adverse CV ...

Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.

New research published in the "European Heart Journal" indicates that individuals with a more significant amount of fat ...

A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than ...

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and take into account health ...