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New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and take into account health ...

Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.

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Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

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Watch out! Muscle fat may increase the risk of heart disease and death, regardless of your body mass index (BMI).

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