Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN5d
Obesity won't be solely defined by body mass index under new plan
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...
Obesity’s new spin: is it time to say ‘bye BMI’?
Obesity, a new report recommends, should be diagnosed by an individual’s body fat percentage, not weight, which was the norm ...
Toward a new definition of obesity, beyond body mass index
Is obesity a disease? How could it be better defined? A commission of 56 global experts from 'The Lancet' magazine has set ...
TCTMD1d
Taxing Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Modestly Impacts BMI
This small but meaningful change seen in California may add up to a generational impact on consumption, but only time will ...
ScienceAlert5d
Dangerous Kind of Fat Hidden in The Body Can Raise Your Risk of Death
Humans with relatively more fat hidden in and around their muscles face a higher risk of death or hospitalization from heart ...
Half of young Korean men obese, with a third at risk for diabetes, hypertension
Nearly half of young Korean men are now classified as obese based on the body mass index, and roughly one in three has ...
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Why You Should Ignore Your BMI and Focus on This Instead
We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...
The Nassau Guardian2d
Obesity and foot pain
Being overweight and obese, places increased pressure on your feet, ankles and lower limbs, which makes you more likely to experience arthritis, foot pain and skin problems on the feet ...
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Can parents' diet predict childhood obesity? New research weighs in
Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...
McKnight's Long-Term Care News6d
Gender differences in obesity effect older adults’ bone health
New research from the UK Biobank has uncovered significant differences in how obesity affects bone health in older men and women, potentially changing how healthcare providers approach osteoporosis ...
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ABC-7 at 4: Medical experts explain the new definition of obesity
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A new definition of obesity, published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, proposes a new definition that moves beyond body mass index (BMI). Dr. Jorge Acosta, the ...