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New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...

Medical terminology has often confused some of the everyday health conditions related to a body part. Several terms, notably ...

A report published last week in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” strives to redefine obesity. An international group convened to examine the longstanding concept and are recommending better ...

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

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The gallbladder is a small organ that plays a vital role in digesting the foods you eat. You may need to follow a gallbladder diet if you have gallstones or if your gallbladder is inflamed or infected ...

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The new definition also integrates the presence of comorbidities — such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease — into the diagnostic process, ensuring that obesity-related health risks are better ...