BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.
The obesity expert who doesn’t believe in diets – and says we should exercise less
Weight loss doesn’t equate to better health, alcohol is fine in moderation – this professor is turning health rules on their ...
Scientists find Ozempic may treat cancer, Alzheimer's and more. Is it hype or truly a "wonder drug?"
Ozempic and Wegovy do the same thing as GLP-1 would normally do for you — but to enable them to treat diabetes and obesity, ...
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Alarming: over 60% of the adult population of this country is obese!
Obesity is a global public health problem, with rates steadily increasing in many regions of the world. However, the impact ...
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Scientists identify neurons in mice that, once activated, can change body's metabolic rate, induce hibernation-like state
A new study has identified a group of neurons that, when activated, can induce a hypometabolic state, akin to hibernation. The discovery could have far-reaching implications for conditions like ...
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Fatty muscles raise the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new ...
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In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for residents to lose weight and curb diabetes
BROWNSVILLE — It was an unusually cold Saturday morning in the Rio Grande Valley but that didn't stop hundreds of people from ...
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Fighting chronic disease: Why annual exams are essential for health and well-being
Annual exams are more crucial than ever as the prevalence of chronic diseases in the United States continues to climb.
Scientists say drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy 'could slash risk of 42 health conditions'
Researchers took drugs currently used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity and looked into how they affect 175 conditions.
Maternal death rate remains high in U.S. and particularly in Philadelphia
Thursday is Maternal Health Awareness Day, and Philadelphia has a higher-than-average rate of pregnancy-related deaths.
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The Ethics of Ozempic and Wegovy
Semaglutide, sold under the brand names of Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy, is one of the most popular drugs on the market.