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U.S. Severe Obesity Rates Climb Despite Slight Dip in Overall Obesity
New CDC data reveals a concerning rise in severe obesity among U.S. adults, with women and middle-aged individuals most affected. The obesity epidemic continues to strain the healthcare system with billions in added costs.
New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure.
Who should be considered 'obese'? Time to move on from BMI, panel says.
Was actor Jake Gyllenhaal overweight when he filmed Road House? Should Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce be considered nearly obese? According to the current definition of "overweight" and "obesity,
Obesity rate drops in the U.S., healthcare experts point to GLP-1 medications as the cause
For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates have dropped in the United States. A recent study by the CDC showed that from 2021 to 2023, those rates dropped from 41.9% to 40.3%.
Commission finds new way to define obesity
A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the commonly referenced body max index (BMI) and instead approaching the condition
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Local officials and the CDC advise residents of the importance of sleep
The Roanoke City and Alleghany County Health Districts are advising the community on the importance of sleep. Proper sleep and exercise are important for overall health and well-being as the CDC has linked bad sleeping habits to health issues,
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New obesity diagnosis plan: moving beyond BMI for more accurate treatment
Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.
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What Doctors Are Saying About The Rise In Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is on the rise and is becoming an epidemic in our country and worldwide. The consequences of childhood obesity affect long-term physical, emotional, and mental health. The CDC estimates about 1 in 5 children – approximately 14.
How Trump can wage an all-out war on obesity — and boost our ailing health
Donald Trump and his advisers are about to launch a consequential battle against unhealthy food producers and the lackadaisical federal agencies that pander to them, and not a moment too soon.
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Obesity at Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Worse Survival Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients considered obese at cancer diagnosis are linked to significantly worse survival outcomes, especially those with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and central nervous system tumors.
Travis Kelce, Jake Gyllenhaal and why BMI is problematic. It needs to change, panel says.
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
This disease is known as the ‘silent killer.’ A doctor explains why
People often let chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes go for a long time without treatment. Here’s why you should address them before symptoms begin.