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Move Over BMI: Why Body Composition Tests Are the New Health Gauge
New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...
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Dengue Cases Nearly Double Across U.S., California Reports Sharp Surge
Dengue fever cases nearly double across U.S. in 2024, with California seeing local transmission amid rising Aedes mosquito ...
BMI can't predict the risk of early death. Here's what can.
A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...
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Obesity Clinical Trials: Beyond BMI, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks
This precision in risk prediction allows for targeted interventions, potentially reducing unnecessary treatments and improving clinical outcomes.
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BMI Is an Awful Predictor of Early Death. We've Had a Better Option For Decades.
The 'go-to' way many clinicians measure healthy weight may be deeply flawed, according to new research. A population study from the University of Florida (UF) has found that BMI, or body mass index, ...
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Body Fat More Accurately Predicts Heart Disease, Death Risk Than BMI
A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...