Waist circumference outshines BMI as obesity-related cancer risk marker in men, but not women
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...
Exactly how your waist size could predict your risk of killer cancer – where does your risk lie?
THE size of a man’s waist may be a better indicator of his likelihood of developing cancer than body mass index (BMI), a new ...
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Etrasimod Safe, Effective in Management of Ulcerative Colitis, Regardless of BMI
Body mass index did not impact the safety and efficacy of etrasimod in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to 2 studies.
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BMI discriminates against Black women like me – why is it still used to determine access to fertility treatment?
You’ll notice that no women have been involved in the development ... As a result, a Black person with a BMI of 28, classified as overweight on the standard chart, might be as healthy as a ...
BMI Is Broken – A 2,000-Year-Old Discovery Offers a Smarter Way to Measure Body Fat
Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...
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BMI inaccurate for important changes in obesity
Body mass index (BMI) is commonly used to evaluate a ... particularly in men. In women, these variations are more subtle, but a trend emerges: with age, abdominal fat increases (from +1.23% ...
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Fitness Coach Explains Why She Was Labeled 'Obese' for Years
The text overlay also reads: "My doctor told me I'm obese on the BMI Scale." If you're wondering why she has brought race into the conversation, the women's coach and fitness expert clarifies her ...