BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, according to the doctor. In some cases, using BMI can result in “muscular athletes” ...
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A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...
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New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI
MORE: Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%, remains higher than 10 years ago: CDC The report further outlines the diagnostic criteria for obesity, combining elevated BMI with ...
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Decoding fat tissue
As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC. New research from the ...
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Proposal would ditch BMI for determining obesity
According to a September 2024 data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent of ... In the U.S., adult obesity is defined as having a BMI greater than 30.
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Access to obesity treatments can save lives, cut costs
The conversation surrounding health care reform has intensified in recent years, revealing deep divides in how we view personal responsibility, government intervention and public health ...
The Surprising Connection Between Obesity, Parasites, and Your Immune System
Researchers at the, Riverside, backed by a substantial NIH grant, are pioneering a study on the unique immune responses to ...