New obesity definition sidelines BMI to focus on health
Current methods for diagnosing obesity don’t capture the complexity of the condition, say researchers.Credit: BSIP/Universal Images Group via GettyAmid the...
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How gut microbiota impacts childhood obesity
Insights into how gut microbes impact childhood obesity reveal promising ways to restore balance and tackle the global epidemic Factors...
New criteria for diagnosing obesity; Medicare price negotiations
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Doctors propose new definitions of obesity that would move away from BMI
Major medical groups are proposing a change to how doctors diagnose obesity.In Tuesday's issue of The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology,...
Lancet report offers a ‘new reframing’ for defining, diagnosing obesity
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Cold acclimation with shivering improves metabolic health in adults with overweight or obesity
Hanssen, M. J. et al. Short-term cold acclimation improves insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nat. Med....
