BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.
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Researchers say they have a better way to measure weight than BMI

First introduced in the 19th century, body mass index has been used to define obesity in the U.S. for decades. Now, a new study questions the centuries-old standard. Two in five U.S. adults are living ...

What is the average weight for men?

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. When it comes to achieving a healthy body weight, some men ...

3 measurements that could mean you have ‘higher risk’ of diabetes

High blood pressure seldom produces noticeable symptoms, yet it significantly raises the likelihood of developing serious ...
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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. There's a better way to measure weight

So the, the question we're investigating in this study is whether the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, which is *** medication for weight loss and diabetes, um, is associated with *** lower risk of ...
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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here's a better way to measure weight

BOSTON — When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into ...