Having this body shape means you’re more at risk for colorectal cancer, diabetes and heart disease
Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...
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Top in endocrinology: New criteria for diagnosing obesity; Medicare price negotiations
A report from The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission has proposed new criteria for defining and diagnosing obesity, ...
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Doctors reveals why BMI alone can’t determine obesity
Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.
Rethinking obesity: a new approach to diagnosis and treatment
Over 75 medical organisations worldwide have endorsed the new definitions, reflecting a growing consensus for reform.
The link between obesity and cancer risk
Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A ...
New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI. A doctor explains.
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts ...
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Obesity Medications: Who Needs Priority Access
A Medscape survey found that a strong majority of physicians believe high-risk patients should have easier access to new weight loss drugs.
Cancer diagnoses rising faster in women, especially those under 50: Report
Women are now being diagnosed with cancer more often than men in certain age groups, according to a new report from the ...