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Is BMI Accurate? Weighing the Pros & Cons
MediaFeed via AOL· 2 days agoWhen you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer...
Study finds link between BMI trajectories and fracture risk in late adulthood
Medical Xpress· 7 days agoA recent study published in Osteoporosis International sheds new light on the relationship between ...
How Long Can I Stay on Ozempic For Weight Loss?
MediaFeed via AOL· 5 days agoYou know Ozempic can help with weight loss, but how long can you stay on Ozempic exactly? Unfortunately, there isn’t a solid answer to this question yet.
Is Body Fat a Better Measure of Obesity in Midlife Than BMI?
Medscape· 6 days agoObesity as defined by adiposity measures corresponds to a lower body mass index (BMI) cutoff (≥ 27)...
What Is the Strongest Weight Loss Prescription Pill?
MediaFeed via AOL· 1 hour agoWondering what’s the strongest weight loss prescription pill? If you came here expecting a one-size-fits-all answer, we have bad news. The term...
Treatment-resistant depression linked to body mass index: Study
Medical Xpress· 7 days agoThe heritability of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) was found to have significant genetic...
People using popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes are more likely to be diagnosed with stomach...
CNN.com· 2 days agoInjected medications that treat diabetes and obesity increase the risk of a rare but serious side...
5 Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis, Podiatrists Say
Best Life· 3 days agoPlantar Fasciitis is a common and gradually worsening foot condition that causes heel pain. "It is characterized by inflammation and weakening of the...
For People Over 40, BMI Obesity Readings May Not be Accurate
Healthline via AOL· 7 days agobody-mass index may be less accurate for people over age 40. As people age, their body composition...
Average Height and Weight for Teenagers by Age
LOVE to KNOW via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoAverage Weight Versus BMI for Teens A more common measure of average healthy bodies is based on a formula known as the Body Mass < ...