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BMI could be explained by genes, study finds
Indian Express· 6 days agoOne’s Body Mass Index (BMI) could be explained genetically, researchers have said after they found a 77 per cent chance of children developing obesity at...
Healthy at Every Size? Here's What Doctors Look for Beyond BMI
Verywell Health· 2 days agoDoctors say that BMI may not be an accurate representation of overall health. Lifestyle factors,...
1 in 5 U.S. children have high BMI; panel suggests doctors intervene
Deseret News· 4 days agoEliza Anderson, Deseret News Amid concern with unhealthy outcomes for children and teens who have...
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS): What to Know
Verywell Health· 2 days agoObesity hypoventilation syndrome, also known as Pickwickian syndrome, can lead to heavy breathing, shortness of breath, low oxygen levels, and too...
Zhejiang Doer Bio concludes subject enrolment in hypertriglyceridemia trial
Clinical Trials Arena· 9 hours agoThe placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blind trial will assess the tolerability, safety,...
7 Surgical Weight-Loss Procedures: Choosing the Type for You
Verywell Health· 5 hours agoSeveral types of weight loss surgery are commonly performed in the United States, including gastric...
Obesity disease management needs to be revolutionised
Pharmaceutical Technology· 4 days agoObesity is a chronic metabolic disease characterised by excess weight - it is diagnosed with a body...
WHO reports 1 in 8 people living with obesity; why this is especially bad for Indians
Indian Express· 12 hours agoA recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a troubling picture: 1 in 8 people...
Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals
Indiatimes· 2 days agoObesity has been getting bigger in India and has been an integral part in India's lifestyle...
How often should you really weigh yourself?
Indian Express· 3 days agoA systematic review of 12 studies found participants who weighed themselves weekly or daily over several months lost 1–3 BMI (body mass index) units more...