Obesity, BMI

BMI Sidelined in New Obesity Definition That Favors Health Evaluation
Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes an approach that looks at how excess body fat affects health
Experts wants new definition of obesity, less emphasis on BMI
Their new report, published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, suggests reducing the emphasis on the flawed BMI approach, and shifting the focus to evidence of health problems tied to extra weight from body fat. The researchers are suggesting two new categories: Clinical obesity and pre-clinical obesity.
Obesity needs new definition, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese when "a more accurate" and "nuanced" definition is needed, a report from global experts says. Doctors should consider the overall health of patients with excess fat,
Obesity needs a new definition beyond BMI, health experts argue
Experts say clinical obesity is more than a high BMI and instead is a disease in which excess body fat harms tissues, organs or doing daily activities.
People are being ‘overdiagnosed’ with obesity due to a focus on BMI, experts warn
People are being “overdiagnosed” with obesity and there should be less reliance on body mass index (BMI) in assessments, a new report urges today. The Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity recommends a new,
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2024 was a record year for obesity trials and 2025 is already poised to take over
There are over 300 glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) drugs in an active stage of development as the astounding success of Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1R obesity drug, Wegovy, has ignited a surge in ...
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Obesity ‘nuance’ vital as experts diminish BMI’s accuracy
A more “accurate” and “nuanced” definition of obesity is necessary worldwide if global health authorities and governments are ...
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India Revamps Obesity Guidelines After 15 Years: Here's What's New
India updates its 15-year-old obesity guidelines moving beyond BMI to focus on belly fat and health risks Learn how these ...
FDA proposes warning label on front of food packaging to combat obesity epidemic
The FDA has designed five different types of labels, each presenting the same information but with different specifications based on the size of the packaging.
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Could mulberry extract be the key to fighting obesity-induced reproductive dysfunction?
Research indicates mulberry extract's efficacy in addressing obesity-related male infertility, enhancing reproductive outcomes through bioactive compounds.
Doctors Viewing Obesity as a Disease Is Damaging, Says Fat Activist
A fat activist explains why she objects to the medicalization of larger bodies and the idea that obesity is a disease.
ICA Calls For Bold Collaboration To Launch Obesity Moonshot
“Addressing obesity requires more than isolated efforts-it demands a collective response,” said Andrew Ritcheson, PhD, Vice President of ICA.“The Obesity Moonshot is an ambitious roadmap to transform ...
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6 Surprising Causes of Childhood Obesity (And How To Fight Them)
Stress, anxiety, and emotional eating, often triggered by social, familial, or school-related pressures, can also contribute ...
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India's obesity guidelines updated after 15 years: What's changed?
Indian doctors have redefined obesity with new guidelines that consider the unique health challenges faced by the population.