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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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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 ...
Alzheimer’s drugs eyed as next big obesity-like opportunity
Investors seeking the next obesity-like market opportunity will be closely watching developments related to treatments for ...
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 ...
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Obesity drugs: huge study highlights new health risks
Weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic might raise a person’s likelihood of developing conditions including arthritis.
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 ...
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.
Council asks for help to tackle childhood obesity
Councils need more support from central government to help bring down childhood obesity rates, a local authority has said.
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Successful Pediatric Obesity Treatment Linked With Long-Term Health
The team categorized pediatric obesity treatment response, based on changes in body mass index standard deviation score, as ...