The current definition of obesity, as set by the World Health Organization ... liver disease and heart problems. But BMI ...

That could help overcome problems with relying on BMI alone ... "On the other hand, a blanket definition of obesity as a disease can result in overdiagnosis and unwarranted use of medications ...

Focus on Belly Fat: Abdominal fat is now a key factor in diagnosing obesity due to its link to insulin resistance and other ...

The new study on weight problems among Guardsmen and reservists comes as military officials look to update force standards.

When only considering BMI, 39.7% met the definition of obesity. When using BMI in conjunction with criteria for excess adiposity confirmation, prevalence dropped ever so slightly to 39.1%.