University of Washington Obesity

BMI, obesity

Experts look to abandon BMI, find new ways to define obesity

The way the world defines obesity has been in need of an overhaul, according to some experts, and it could be coming soon thanks to a new set of standards.

The Associated Press on MSN · 10d

Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements

Newsweek · 9d

End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity Definition

Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present framework,

CNN on MSN · 9h

A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

Local News 8 · 11h

There could be a new definition for obesity. A doctor explains why this matters

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public health organizations,

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New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

KMBC Kansas City9d

Global experts propose new obesity diagnosis method beyond BMI

an obesity expert at the University of Washington and one of the 58 authors of the report published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal.The report introduces two new diagnostic ...

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Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it?

A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications.

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Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has ...

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GLP-1 Medications: A dual impact on health benefits and side effects

Recent study held under Dr. Ziyada Al-Aly found that GLP-1 medications can reduce the risk of disease like heart disease and ...

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Garvey part of commission that recommends new obesity guidelines

The commission recommends a shift away from relying solely on BMI to more accurately define obesity as a disease.

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WORLD NEWS

US President Donald Trump announced the formation of a committee to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, led by David Sacks. The executive order aims to advance America's crypto ...

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Wesleyan University

Recognizing the devastation in Southern California, Wesleyan University’s Offices of Admission and Financial Aid are available to offer support, including deadline extensions for applications and ...

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