Implementation of a new definition of obesity yields a substantial increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study.

A new study redefines obesity, revealing higher health risks for millions. The updated criteria include measures of body fat ...

"With potentially 70% of the adult population now considered to have excess fat, we need to better understand what treatment ...

The prevalence of obesity in the United States could rise sharply under a definition of obesity released earlier this year by ...

The proposed new definition of obesity incorporates body mass index (BMI) with other measurements like waist circumference.

A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans ...

Under the new definition, a person is classified as obese if they have a high BMI plus an elevated reading from one of these ...

Mass General Brigham researchers studied a new definition of obesity that moves beyond BMI to include measures of body fat distribution Applying the updated criteria to a national study population ...

Data presented at IDWeek 2025 after study stopped early for efficacyPrimary endpoint met, demonstrating non-inferiority of oral tebipenem HBr ...

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The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health ...