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.

Obesity has been an ongoing struggle for many consumers, and for years, body mass index (BMI) has been the key metric health professionals have used to det

Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.

However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important variables such as body composition, muscle mass, and bone density. These assumptions are increasingly being challenged, particularly when it comes to diverse ethnic groups.

Annual exams are more crucial than ever as the prevalence of chronic diseases in the United States continues to climb. According to a study published by

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.

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Underweight children may experience different health issues. That is why it is important to include some weight gain foods for kids in their diet. You may know about the ideal weight your child should have by following the international BMI regulations.

BMI, a widely used measure, has long been criticized for being too simplistic. It calculates obesity based only on height and weight, often misclassifying individuals. For example, athletes with high muscle mass may have a high BMI despite having normal fat levels.

Obesity is a chronic disease that occurs when a person has excess body fat, resulting in a high body mass index (BMI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person ...

which will likely lower your BMI. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists these waist circumference guidelines: less than 35 inches for a woman (nonpregnant) and less than 40 ...

Age, gender, and lifestyle are key factors in predicting risks for illnesses like cancer and heart disease, but adding race and ethnicity remains debated. A new report by researchers from Harvard Kennedy School and Tufts University introduces a framework balancing improved health prediction accuracy with equity in medical research.