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 ...
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International experts call for broader obesity diagnosis criteria, as 1 billion globally estimated obese
Doctors worldwide should adopt a more comprehensive approach to diagnosing obesity, incorporating broader criteria and ...
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Local healthtech startup tackles challenges faced by employees struggling with obesity
An Ottawa healthtech startup that focuses on combining behavioural and dietetic support is providing new help for employees ...
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Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...
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Research shows a big hidden cause of obesity crisis
These chemicals may also be linked to the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods, like chips, candies, and sodas. Studies show that people who eat a lot of these foods tend to weigh more, and ...
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RFK Jr. Faces the Senate, Sage Rebuffs Biogen, Obesity Space Expands, More
Donald Trump continues to make waves in biopharma; Sage rejects Biogen’s unsolicited takeover offer; the obesity space sees ...
Beyond BMI: A new, nuanced way of measuring obesity
It’s time to rethink what ‘obesity’ means as an international group of experts says the body mass index has limited value ...
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The obesity debate: When is it a disease, and when is it not? Experts weigh in
Do people with obesity have a disease? Experts believe it should be split into two categories -- and diagnosed using accurate ...
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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 ...