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BMI, Obesity

Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements

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Experts look to abandon BMI, find new ways to define obesity

The way the world defines obesity has been in need of an overhaul, according to some experts, and it could be coming soon thanks to a new set of standards.

Newsweek · 11d

End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity Definition

Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present framework,

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A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

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There could be a new definition for obesity. A doctor explains why this matters

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public health organizations,

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We’re measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint 3 signs you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI

Cummings, a commissioner and professor of medicine at the University of Washington, told The Post that’s being studied. This graphic shows how clinical and preclinical obesity should be ...

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Global experts propose new obesity diagnosis method beyond BMI

“The whole goal of this is to get a more precise definition so that we are targeting the people who actually need the help most,” said Dr. David Cummings, an obesity expert at the University of ...

The Surprising Connection Between Obesity, Parasites, and Your Immune System

Researchers at the, Riverside, backed by a substantial NIH grant, are pioneering a study on the unique immune responses to ...

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Major study of weight-loss jabs shows slew of benefits but also risks

Hugely popular weight-loss jabs like Wegovy have been making headlines for enabling people to manage diabetes and excess weight along with other benefits, scientists say.Increasingly recommended by ...

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Estimating direct tissue effects versus weight loss effects of incretin-based drugs for obesity on various chronic conditions

The extent to which newer, incretin-based drugs for obesity improve disease outcomes via weight loss versus the direct ...

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Garvey part of commission that recommends new obesity guidelines

The commission recommends a shift away from relying solely on BMI to more accurately define obesity as a disease.

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Scientists warn against new risks of Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugs

The study in Nature Medicine reveals that alongside weight loss benefits, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro may ...

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