New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
Commission finds new way to define obesity
A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the ...
Obesity rate drops in the U.S., healthcare experts point to GLP-1 medications as the cause
For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates have dropped in the United States. A recent study by the CDC showed that ...
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New obesity diagnosis plan: moving beyond BMI for more accurate treatment
Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.
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Local officials and the CDC advise residents of the importance of sleep
The Roanoke City and Alleghany County Health Districts are advising the community on the importance of sleep. Proper sleep ...
Travis Kelce, Jake Gyllenhaal and why BMI is problematic. It needs to change, panel says.
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
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Obesity at Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Worse Survival Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients considered obese at cancer diagnosis are linked to significantly worse survival outcomes, especially those ...
This disease is known as the ‘silent killer.’ A doctor explains why
People often let chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes go for a long time without treatment. Here’s why ...