The Lancet urges a shift from BMI to better obesity metrics, emphasizing the need for accurate assessments to address rising ...

Experts recommend reevaluating the diagnosis and treatment of obesity by moving beyond BMI to a more comprehensive health ...

BMI is an outdated measure of health, say experts – there’s a raft of new checks that could give a clue to your current ...

A new report proposes redefining obesity, moving beyond BMI to include waist circumference and health issues. This change ...

BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...