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

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

A report by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission calls for a shift in obesity diagnosis, proposing a more ...

Intermittent fasting is an effective method for weight loss and enhances cardiovascular health in individuals with obesity. A ...

Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences.

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Health experts are recommending rethinking the way obesity is defined and treated, calling for BMI calculations to be left in ...