Global experts propose new obesity diagnosis method beyond BMI
BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...
Travis Kelce, Jake Gyllenhaal and why BMI is problematic. It needs to change, panel says.
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
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FDA proposes nicotine limits on tobacco products to make them less addictive
A proposed FDA rule would set nicotine levels on tobacco products at less than half the current average and could save ...
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The first step to addressing the physician shortage
By 2037, the U.S. may be short 187,000 doctors. Nicole C. McCann and Rochelle P. Walensky propose one way to start addressing ...
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Bridging preclinical and clinical research through MRI imaging
Explore how MRI imaging acts as a pivotal scientific hub, bridging the gap between preclinical and clinical research to drive ...
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People Are More Physically Active On Days They Use Marijuana, New Federally Funded Study Shows, Smashing ‘Lazy Stoner’ Stereotype
A new federally funded study examining the associations between cannabis use and other health-related behaviors finds that ...
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Protecting our children from the rising threat of marijuana edibles
Between legalization in many surrounding states and the increased amount of people with medical use cards, the use of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, has increased dramatically in the past decade.