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BMI Restrictions & Reproductive Justice in the "Ozempic Baby" Era

BMI-based restrictions in fertility care perpetuate exclusion of marginalized groups, prompting ethical concerns regarding justice and equity in reproductive healthcare.
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Opinion | Are We Thinking About Obesity All Wrong?

Obesity is a complex and polarizing issue in medicine, lacking consensus on its classification as a disease.

Being slightly overweight has surprising health benefits for this group of people: report

A guidance report from the British Dietetic Association suggests that for people over 65, being slightly overweight may not negatively impact health.
Being overweight is associated with the lowest mortality in older adults.

Up to half of Brits trying to lose weight give up after one 'blip'

On average, people attempt to lose weight seven times in their lifetime.
Common temptations causing setbacks include chocolate, crisps, cakes, and biscuits.

Opinion | Are We Thinking About Obesity All Wrong?

Obesity is a complex and polarizing issue in medicine, lacking consensus on its classification as a disease.

Being slightly overweight has surprising health benefits for this group of people: report

A guidance report from the British Dietetic Association suggests that for people over 65, being slightly overweight may not negatively impact health.
Being overweight is associated with the lowest mortality in older adults.

Up to half of Brits trying to lose weight give up after one 'blip'

On average, people attempt to lose weight seven times in their lifetime.
Common temptations causing setbacks include chocolate, crisps, cakes, and biscuits.
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BMI takes legal action in royalty conflict with SiriusXM

BMI's legal action against SiriusXM stems from failed negotiations over fair royalty fees for music creators.
SiriusXM's previous royalty rates are considered outdated in light of their revenue growth and market evolution.

Doctors Are Exploring an Appealing Alternative to BMI

The Body Roundness Index (BRI) offers a more accurate health assessment than BMI by factoring in body shape and abdominal fat distribution.

Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

BMI is still valuable despite variations in suggested cut-off points.
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Breastfeeding lowers risk of childhood obesity - no matter the mother's weight: study

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity regardless of the mother's BMI.
Each additional month of breastfeeding is associated with lower child BMI scores, especially for mothers who were overweight or obese before pregnancy.

Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI

Waist Circumference-to-Height Ratio More Accurate Than BMI in Children
Importance of Accurate Obesity Measurement in Childhood

Obese children twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, study suggests

Children with obesity have more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis as adults.
High body mass index in adolescence has been linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.

Breastfeeding lowers risk of childhood obesity - no matter the mother's weight: study

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity regardless of the mother's BMI.
Each additional month of breastfeeding is associated with lower child BMI scores, especially for mothers who were overweight or obese before pregnancy.

Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI

Waist Circumference-to-Height Ratio More Accurate Than BMI in Children
Importance of Accurate Obesity Measurement in Childhood

Obese children twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, study suggests

Children with obesity have more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis as adults.
High body mass index in adolescence has been linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.
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Weight-loss surgeon told patient to 'eat, eat, eat'

Some weight-loss clinics in Turkey are encouraging patients to gain weight in order to qualify for surgery.
Undercover filming at a sales day in Glasgow revealed unethical practices by Turkish weight-loss clinics.

Now There Are Better Ways Than BMI Charts to Assess Health Risks

According to standard calculations, my husband's body mass index (BMI) is too high.
Yet he is the fittest person I knowan athlete carrying plenty of muscle and very little fat.

Body dissatisfaction linked with depression risk in children

Body dissatisfaction at age 11 is linked to increased risk of depression by age 14.
Body image concerns explain a large proportion of the association between BMI and depression, particularly in girls.

Step aside BMI, body composition tests are on the rise. Here's what to know

Body composition scans provide more accurate health metrics compared to BMI, motivating individuals to track progress and make informed decisions.

Medical school isn't teaching doctors much about nutrition

Current medical training focusing on weight and BMI may exacerbate anti-obesity bias and eating disorders.
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People Who Are Fat and Healthy May Hold Keys to Understanding Obesity

Identifying people with metabolically healthy obesity challenges the assumption that obesity always leads to illness.

Much derided BMI is useful for assessing fat levels in kids, study suggests

BMI is a beneficial screening tool despite imperfections.

People Who Are Fat and Healthy May Hold Keys to Understanding Obesity

Identifying people with metabolically healthy obesity challenges the assumption that obesity always leads to illness.

Much derided BMI is useful for assessing fat levels in kids, study suggests

BMI is a beneficial screening tool despite imperfections.
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Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting decreases circulating inflammatory cytokines in subjects with increased body mass index.

Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting (DDDF) may decrease inflammatory cytokines in individuals with increased BMI.
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