Why ‘body roundness index’ could be the new BMI, and what it says about your health
For years, we’ve been told that BMI is the final word on whether or not someone can be deemed a healthy weight for their ...
Study links high-fiber diet to delayed progression of blood cancer
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have reported results from the first-ever clinical trial ...
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Even modest weight loss tied to lower health care spending
The finding was seen for adults with overweight or obesity and either employer-sponsored insurance or Medicare coverage.
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Obesity has cost Americans a lot over the past three decades — physically and economically
One study shows two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, but better access to health care and health technology could ...
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Beyond BMI! Body Fat Percentage Gives You a Better Picture of Your Health
Find out why body fat percentage is a more accurate indicator of your health than BMI. Learn how to calculate it, discover ...
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Your Belly Fat Could Warn of Alzheimer's Decades Before Symptoms
A new study, led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, suggests the link between body fat and brain health is ...
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Scientists Predict 80% of American Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050
Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the US were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in ...
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Increases in U.S. life expectancy forecasted to stall by 2050, poorer health expected to cause nation's global ranking to drop
The U.S. is forecasted to fall in its global rankings below nearly all high-income and some middle-income countries. Drug use disorders, high body mass index, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure ...