Obesity
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BMI alone is an 'imperfect' measure of fat, leading medical association says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The American Medical Association released a new policy on how doctors should use body mass index (BMI), acknowledging the metric's inherent flaws.
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Common weight-loss surgery for teens may weaken their bones
By Kiley Price published
Sleeve gastrectomies can help teens and young adults with obesity lose weight, but the surgery could also poorly affect their bone health.
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Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among US teens
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A study suggests that more U.S. teens with obesity are getting weight-loss surgeries, in line with official guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Childhood obesity should be treated early and aggressively, new guidelines say. Is that safe?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for treating kids and teens with obesity.
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Can You 'Catch' Cancer or Obesity from Other People?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Noncommunicable diseases cannot pass between people — or can they?
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More Obese Children Should Get Weight-Loss Surgery, Doctors Say
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Weight-loss surgery could treat severely obese children more effectively than lifestyle changes alone, pediatricians say.
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Jogging Is the Best Weapon Against 'Obesity Genes'
By Rachael Rettner published
These six exercises may help ward off obesity in those who are genetically predisposed to packing on the pounds.
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BPA-Free But Still Dangerous? Replacement Chemicals Linked to Childhood Obesity
By Rachael Rettner published
a new study suggests that the chemicals used to replace BPA may also be cause for concern.
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