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Beyond BMI: Body fat stored in surprising spot linked to heart disease
Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...
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Groundbreaking study reveals why BMI fails millions daily
New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...
Forget BMI—there's a 2,000-year-old technique for measuring body fat that's more useful
It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group ...
We’re measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint 3 signs you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI
Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of ...
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Scientists uncover new heart risk hiding between your muscle fibers
Learn about the connection between hidden heart fat and inflammation and blood vessel problems. Find out why this fat can ...
Fatty muscles raise the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight, study shows
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart ...
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Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows
That’s the conclusion of the largest, most comprehensive study yet of the relationship between aerobic fitness, body mass ...
Moving away from BMI, experts propose a new definition for obesity
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...
Heart attack warning for slim people with fatty muscles in new study
Researchers found that women with high levels of intermuscular fat had an ‘especially high risk’ of heart attack or failure, ...
The end of one-size-fits-all: Obesity diagnosis enters a new era
A new report from the Lancet Global Commission calls for a shift in how obesity is diagnosed, moving beyond the traditional ...