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New definition of obesity does not rely only on BMI
Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat.
End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity Definition
Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present framework,
New obesity definition sidelines BMI to focus on health
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Gov. Hochul wants to lower cost of anti-obesity drugs, expand access to Medicaid recipients
The governor also said she would work with other states to leverage their combined purchasing power to reduce the cost of the ...
Hosted on MSN
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Move over Ozempic, this new drug claims to reduce weight faster
Retatrutide, an experimental drug by Eli Lilly, shows promising results in weight loss by targeting three hormones, ...
Medscape
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New Weight Loss Drugs May Fight Obesity-Related Cancer, Too
Cancer researchers found that patients on GLP-1s had significant risk reductions for 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers.
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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.
New Scientist on MSN
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A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...
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Zealand Seeks to Usurp Wegovy, Zepbound With Obesity Drug
There’s still scope for a new generation of drugs to replace weight-loss market leaders like Novo Nordisk A/S’s Wegovy, ...
NOLA.com
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Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? New research looks at the possibility.
Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? This Louisiana doctor is keeping an eye on new findings and emerging research.
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The New Definition of Obesity
Instead of BMI, the commission recommends that obesity be diagnosed through one of these methods: Using another measurement ...
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