BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.
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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. adults were considered obese between August 2021 and August 2023.
New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure.
Obesity rate drops in the U.S., healthcare experts point to GLP-1 medications as the cause
For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates have dropped in the United States. A recent study by the CDC showed that from 2021 to 2023, those rates dropped from 41.9% to 40.3%.
Commission finds new way to define obesity
A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the commonly referenced body max index (BMI) and instead approaching the condition similarly to chronic illnesses to improve decision making when it comes therapies and public health strategies.
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Local officials and the CDC advise residents of the importance of sleep
The Roanoke City and Alleghany County Health Districts are advising the community on the importance of sleep. Proper sleep and exercise are important for overall health and well-being as the CDC has linked bad sleeping habits to health issues,
Travis Kelce, Jake Gyllenhaal and why BMI is problematic. It needs to change, panel says.
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
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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.
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Obesity at Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Worse Survival Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients considered obese at cancer diagnosis are linked to significantly worse survival outcomes, especially those with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and central nervous system tumors.
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 than good. While the age-old advice to lose weight is to exercise and eat healthy,
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 you should address them before symptoms begin.
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Commission draws up new approach, definition of clinical obesity during Baton Rouge meeting
The Lancet, a global medical journal that works with academics to identify issues in public health, hosted a Commission on Clinical Obesity on Jan. 16 in Baton Rouge to discuss a new approach to diagnosing and defining obesity.