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 ...

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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 ...

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

Patients with dilated cardiomyopathy have an increased risk of papillary muscle scarring (papSCAR), which was found to be independently associated with cardiac death, heart failure events, and ...

A new study in JAMA Network Open redefines obesity, suggesting nearly 70% of U.S. adults may now fall under this category—up ...

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped.