BMI, a widely used measure, has long been criticized for being too simplistic. It calculates obesity based only on height and ...

One of the most promising applications of the EMLP framework lies in its integration with Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Racial discrimination, bullying, sexism and other forms of discrimination have also been shown to increase the risk for ...

A healthcare provider can help you ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines low body weight as a body mass index (BMI) below 18.5. You lack enough body fat to insulate ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

MORE: Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%, remains higher than 10 years ago: CDC The report further outlines the diagnostic criteria for obesity, combining elevated BMI with ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines obesity as a person who has a BMI of 30 or more. As of March 2020, nearly 42% of U.S. adults had obesity, according to the CDC. Athletes 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 ...