BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.
Former 'Friends' star worried about obesity and unemployment: His family is trying to lift his spirits
As Tom Selleck approaches his 80th birthday on January 29, sources close to the actor reveal that he is grappling with feelings of melancholy and concerns about his health. While h ...
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How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change—here's why, and what it means for treatment
Depending on the person's individual risk—such as a family history of disease, level of body fat and changes over time—they ...
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Beyond BMI: New report reframes obesity as a spectrum of illness, not just a risk factor
BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...
Say Bye to Just BMI: Experts Call for a Major Shift in How We Measure Obesity
An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...
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Prenatal Programming of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Objective: To review the scientific evidence for prenatal programming of childhood overweight and obesity, and discuss its implications for MCH research, practice, and policy. Methods: A ...