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A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

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

Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition ...

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...

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New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...

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