Body mass index, or BMI, has long been criticized as a flawed method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations. BMI is a formula that uses a person's height and ...

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure. The new guidance comes from the Commission on ...

Tracye Craven, 65, was at her highest weight after losing her job and her father — but a wake-up call at the doctor led her to prioritize her health and look past her 'real good excuses' When Tracye ...

Obesity affects more than 1 billion people worldwide and is recognized by the World Health Organization as a chronic, ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have been measuring fat cells to determine if there is an association with weight management issues. Hernandez & Sorokina/Stocksy Researchers report that large fat cells ...

We’ve rounded up the top questions Aussies are Googling about obesity and weight. From BMI confusion to willpower, here are ...

Obesity in children is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for their physical and mental health. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that includes lifestyle ...

Taking a cutting-edge weight-loss drug could help extremely obese patients drop enough pounds to be eligible for bariatric surgery, a new study shows. Patients with extreme obesity -- a BMI of 70 or ...

A new drug from California-based pharma company Amgen, which has concluded a phase II trial, shows promise as a powerful treatment for obesity. With just a once-monthly shot of 'MariTide,' ...

Everyone's weight management journey is unique, and finding what works for you is an important part of living well and ...

As more Americans turn to weight loss drugs, the U.S. adult obesity rate is declining, according to new survey data from Gallup. The data published Tuesday showed the obesity rate among participants ...