BMI is not the obesity measurement we need
Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...
BMI is a 53-year-old metric that experts suggest needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine ...
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...
An international group of experts proposes two new categories of disease: preclinical and clinical obesity and the FDA ...
In the near future, Malaysian firefighters will need to maintain a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or below to be eligible for ...
It has been updated to reflect the findings of a new report. Chances are, a doctor has at one point measured your Body Mass Index to check if you are a healthy weight. But a new report suggests ...
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
Obesity, long determined by the flawed metric of BMI, should be diagnosed based on other measurements, experts argue.
New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...
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