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Trump drops Biden proposal for Medicare to cover obesity drugs
A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk. Reuters President Donald […]
Novo Nordisk buys United Laboratories obesity drug
A view of the logo of Novo Nordisk at the company’s office in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, March 8, 2024. Tom Little […]
Obesity and stress linked to higher risk of deadly cancer, study finds
Obesity and stress could magnify the risk of one of the most aggressive types of cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers at University of California […]
Obesity will affect over half of adults in 25 years, study predicts
Obesity has long been classified as a global epidemic — and new data published in The Lancet journal spotlights how much worse it could get. […]
Reduce oil intake, fight obesity, PM Modi appeals again
File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Pic credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday doubled down on his suggestion to reduce monthly […]
Fact-Checking RFK Jr.’s Health Claims on Obesity, Medicaid and Fluoride
During the hearing to consider his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at length about issues […]
Obesity is a ‘complex’ problem that goes beyond BMI, experts say
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New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.
Obesity should be assessed in a way that goes beyond the standard measure of body mass index, or B.M.I., according to a new definition of […]
BMI by itself isn’t an accurate tool to diagnose obesity: Study | India News
NEW DELHI: For years, doctors have relied on Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations to assess obesity. However, a global commission convened by The Lancet Diabetes […]