It's no secret that childhood obesity is a problem in the US. Over 2 million American kids are considered "super obese." As a dietitian I have seen and counseled several severely obese children and ...

A 31-year-old government employee from Uttar Pradesh, who weighed 254 kg, has undergone a successful weight loss surgery at AIIMS Delhi. The surgery took place on May 30, and he was discharged after ...

A woman from Delhi's Sangam Vihar underwent weight loss surgery at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital last week after being diagnosed with super-super obesity, ...

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A global commission of 56 medical experts is proposing a major overhaul of how obesity is defined and diagnosed, going beyond just body mass index. Vadym - stock.adobe.com Now, a global commission of ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for ...

In every single state, researchers expect at least 35% of adults to have a body mass index of 30 or higher, the threshold that defines obesity. That prediction may come as a shock, as weight loss ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for ...