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U.S. Severe Obesity Rates Climb Despite Slight Dip in Overall Obesity
New CDC data reveals a concerning rise in severe obesity among U.S. adults, with women and middle-aged individuals most ...
From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.’s views fall outside the mainstream
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on ...
BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...
The Surprising Connection Between Obesity, Parasites, and Your Immune System
Researchers at the, Riverside, backed by a substantial NIH grant, are pioneering a study on the unique immune responses to ...
Victor: Take steps to address epidemic of childhood obesity
Experts offer a variety of policy solutions to the childhood obesity crisis. Many are drawn from the anti-tobacco playbook — ...
Commission finds new way to define obesity
A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the ...
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BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
Between August 2021 and August 2023, approximately 40% of U.S. adults had obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Around 9.4% of those adults had severe obesity.
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New obesity diagnosis plan: moving beyond BMI for more accurate treatment
Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.
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Novel GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Demonstrates Promising Results Treating Patients with Obesity
Data from a Phase Ia single ascending dose study found that ASC30 demonstrated dose-proportional pharmacokinetics, a ...
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What do Americans say about Robert Kennedy Jr.'s unconventional health stances?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine activism is unconventional. His previous statements on abortion could alienate ...
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Proposal would ditch BMI for determining obesity
According to a September 2024 data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent of U.S.