How do you measure obesity? Not by BMI alone
Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts. A new report calls for a more comprehensive ...
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Push to ditch BMI as sole obesity measure to end 'unnecessary' weight-loss jabs
A new Lancet Commission - made up of more than 50 experts from around the world - says a 'radical overhaul' is needed in how ...
Daily Herald2h
Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows
Being in shape is far more crucial for a long, healthy life than being slim. That’s the conclusion of the largest, most ...
The Economist5d
Is obesity a disease?
By coincidence (they started before GLP -1 drugs were approved for slimming), a group of 56 doctors have just answered that ...
Celebrating ‘Dry January’? Here’s How Much You Could End Up Saving
Following the rise in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, which studies show persisted through 2022, Americans ...
The Independent Singapore6h
Obesity prevalence: Singapore ranks 3rd in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE: A recent infographic published by Seasia Stats shows that among countries in Southeast Asia, Singapore has the ...
Common parental mistake ‘fuels childhood obesity’ – exactly what your child’s plate SHOULD look like
CLEARING your plate has been a common rule in many households for generations of children wanting to escape the dining-room ...
Pet Obesity Management Market Trends Analysis Report 2025: Therapeutic Food Segment Dominated with 89.12% Share in 2024 - Global Forecasts to 2030
The "Pet Obesity Management Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product, By Animal, By Distribution Channel, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030" report has been added to ...
Novo Nordisk's Higher Dose Of Wegovy Shows Roughly 21% Weight Loss
Novo Nordisk's STEP UP trial shows semaglutide 7.2 mg delivers superior weight loss and safety compared to lower doses and ...
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Could Alzheimer’s treatment drugs be the next big investor opportunity after obesity pills?
The search for effective Alzheimer’s treatments is emerging as a promising market, capturing the attention of major ...
Chiangrai Times3d
Thailand Grappling With a Child Obesity Epidemic
A recent study shows that Thailand has the third-highest child obesity rate among ASEAN countries. About 84.1% of kids aged 6-14 regularly snack on salty foods.