Obesity is currently defined using a person's body mass index, or BMI. This is calculated as weight (in kilograms) divided by ...

BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...

Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.

Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts ...

Unfortunately, most New Year’s resolutions fail. A 2023 Forbes poll found that 44% of resolutions last just two to three ...

Boston city councilors plan to hold a hearing on the issue. A new city tax on sugary drinks would require approval from state ...

As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living ...

While technology offers numerous benefits, the excessive use of screens has raised significant concerns about its impact on ...

An American Cancer Society report found the cancer death rate has steadily declined, but incidence rates have risen in women ...

The American Cancer Society's report shows a mix of lower death rates and rising cancer incidence rates for some groups, ...