However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important variables such as body composition, muscle mass, and bone density. These assumptions are increasingly being challenged, particularly when it comes to diverse ethnic groups.

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

including the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, define adult obesity as a BMI of 30 or greater and overweight as a BMI between 25 and 29.9. Recently ...

More than half of Americans believe the U.S. benefits from its membership in the WHO. As of April 2024, 25% of U.S. adults say the country benefits a great deal from its membership, while about one third say it benefits a fair amount. Conversely, 38% say the U.S. does not benefit much or at all from WHO membership.

The US will most likely remain a WHO member state but impose conditions, such increased contributions from other member states and oversight of mainland China.

Trump withdraws US from WHO, obesity measurement overhaul, exercise benefits neurons, and more health updates in one place.

A cross-sectional study conducted at a leading tertiary care medical institute in Mumbai sheds light on the alarming prevalence of hypertension among young MBBS students and highlights actionable insights for intervention.

Analysis by researchers associated with institutions including Mumbai's Indian Institute of Population Sciences & Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.

Leprosy, a chronic and treatable infectious disease, affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Early detection is crucial, because prompt antibiotic treatment can prevent further nerve damage.

US President Donald Trump's orders to alter birthright citizenship rule is making some Indian couples advance delivery dates to beat that deadline. But how safe is elective C-Sec for new mum and baby?

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 as a specialised ... Over the decades, WHO has set globally accepted norms and standards in healthcare, and its research and approvals have been recognised as the benchmark for health-related ...

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Experts urge holistic prevention strategies and equitable health access.