Obesity diagnosis to move beyond BMI with new expert recommendations |
Listen to article A group of global experts has proposed a new approach to defining and diagnosing obesity, reducing the reliance on
Global commission proposes new diagnosis method
” Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health,
Global report urges more accurate definition of obesity than BMI
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Study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks
” Chinese scientists have recommended a region-specific diet they say is crucial to improving eating habits in the country amid
Staying up late raises risk of type 2 diabetes by 50%, study finds
” Individuals who stay up late and are active during the night have a 50% higher risk of developing type