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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.

New York Post on MSN · 9d

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

Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of King’s College London.

The American Journal of Manage… · 2d

Obesity Metrics May Better Reflect CRC Link Than BMI

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

CBS News on MSN · 8d

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 is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.

People on MSN · 4d

Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric

A new report noted that body mass index does not provide a nuanced enough assessment of health as it relates to weight

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Nature · 4d

Obesity drugs: huge study identifies new health risks

Weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic might raise a person’s likelihood of developing conditions including arthritis.

decrypt · 2d

Landmark Study Reveals New Benefits and Risks of Obesity Drugs Like Ozempic

A study by the Department of Veterans Affairs says that drugs like Ozempic can do plenty more than just help with weight loss.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.

Health on MSN2d

Experts Propose a New Definition of Obesity—and It Goes Beyond BMI

An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

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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.

New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

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Obesity Drug Study Points to Effectiveness in Curbing Addictions

One of the world’s largest studies of Ozempic, Mounjaro and other blockbuster diabetes and obesity drugs highlighted their ...

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Why is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism

Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular ...

At 97 kg, she joined a clinical trial that redefines obesity. Now at 70 kg, this 48-year-old has reversed risks with a new protocol

“That’s why,” says Dr Naval Vikram Kishore, professor of medicine, Metabolic Research Group, AIIMS, “obesity has to be redefined for Indians (who have a higher fat mass than other populations) as it ...

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Amgen's SWOT analysis: stock poised for growth amid obesity drug potential

Amgen Inc . (NASDAQ:AMGN), a leading biopharmaceutical company with a market capitalization of $149 billion, is navigating a ...

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