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Obesity won't be solely defined by body mass index under new plan
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for ...
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About Half of Americans Approve of Using Weight-Loss Drugs to Treat Obesity, Poll Finds
New poll reveals Americans' mixed views on weight-loss drugs for obesity treatment, especially regarding teen use.
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Why body composition matters more than what the scale says
Your weight tells only part of the story. Body composition reveals the real truth about health, fitness, and longevity beyond the scale.
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Forget BMI: This Superior Health Metric Could Save Your Life
New research shows being fit matters more than your weight when it comes to living longer. A groundbreaking study of 400,000 ...
Do You Really Need a ‘Normal’ BMI?
He lost 40 pounds with intermittent fasting and weight training. How much would shedding 10 more pounds to achieve a Body ...
Controversy continues over use of Body Mass Index to calculate obesity | Mark Mahoney
The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...