(CNN) — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity. Instead of relying only on body mass index (BMI), which has some limitations, the new framework introduces ...

There are few diagnostic terms in medicine more stigmatized than “obesity,” which affects 41.9% of U.S. adults over 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But many doctors ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, a group of researchers examined the association between body mass index (BMI) across different life stages and cognitive performance in ...

America’s obesity problem is tipping the scales. A new study found that the share of US adults living with obesity has more ...

Higher BMI is linked to worse PROMIS profiles and increased opioid use among patients seeking spine care, despite similar pain intensity across BMIs.

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...