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, ...
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Novel GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Demonstrates Promising Results Treating Patients with Obesity
Data from a Phase Ia single ascending dose study found that ASC30 demonstrated dose-proportional pharmacokinetics, a ...
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Should you walk 10,000 steps a day?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends walking 10,000 steps daily to maintain health and lower the ...
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New obesity diagnosis plan: moving beyond BMI for more accurate treatment
Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.
15 Foods Doctors Want You to Stop Eating for a Healthier Diet
Nutrition experts share the top foods you should not eat because they contain unhealthy fats, sweeteners, harmful pesticides, ...
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Commission finds new way to define 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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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 U.S.
This disease is known as the ‘silent killer.’ A doctor explains why
People often let chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes go for a long time without treatment. Here’s why ...
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Alarming: over 60% of the adult population of this country is obese!
Obesity is a global public health problem, with rates steadily increasing in many regions of the world. However, the impact ...
6 Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercising This Year
There are plenty of tips on how to lose weight fast without exercise, from sketchy pills to crash diets that do more harm ...