By Gina Kolata Obesity should be assessed in a way that goes beyond the standard measure of body mass index, or B.M.I., according to a new definition of the condition released by an international ...

The current approach for diagnosing obesity – one defined solely by an individual’s body mass index – is inadequate. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission on the definition and diagnostic ...

Another challenge faced by both developed and developing countries is obesity. According to The Lancet), over 1 billion people worldwide lived with obesity in 2022. Since 1990, adult obesity rates ...

Recently, I attended a CME on current clinical challenges in weight and obesity management organized by American College of Physicians (USA), of which I happen to be an honorary member. I acknowledge ...

The explosive rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic has brought an accompanying challenge: logistics too ... at its scientific meeting in June. “Obesity is a chronic disease and it requires ongoing ...

One way many have managed to build a cash pot is by committing to a savings challenge. These challenges give you a map of how much you should be putting away and when. They often help because they ...

However, data from Thailand's Ministry of Health in 2023 revealed that nearly half of the population faces overweight or obesity challenges, a trend projected to cost the nation 4.9% of its GDP. This ...