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A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

Newsweek · 9d

End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity Definition

Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present framework,

Nature · 11d

New obesity definition sidelines BMI to focus on health

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There could be a new definition for obesity. A doctor explains why this matters

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public health organizations,

Novo Nordisk, weight loss and Obesity Drug

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Novo Nordisk Shares Surge on New Obesity Drug Results

Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their bodyweight in a clinical trial.

Fortune on MSN · 1d

Novo Nordisk stock surges 7% after Ozempic maker’s latest weight loss drug shows promise

The new treatment targets gut hormone GLP-1 but also mimics amylin, a hormone released by the pancreas that suppresses hunger.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Novo Nordisk next-gen shot shows 22% weight loss in early results

One of Novo Nordisk's next-generation obesity shots to follow up on the success of Wegovy helped patients lose 22% of their weight in 36 weeks, according to early-stage trial results on Friday, boosting the drugmaker's shares.

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BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

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Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly will dominate the obesity drug market long-term, says Mizuho's Jared Holz

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We’re measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint 3 signs you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI

Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of ...

Healio1d

Novel obesity drug induces up to 22% weight loss with no safety concerns

A novel GLP-1 and amylin receptor agonist featured a safety profile similar to other incretin-based therapies and conferred a ...

10d

New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

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New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI. A doctor explains.

Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts ...

Health on MSN3d

Experts Propose a New Definition of Obesity—and It Goes Beyond BMI

An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

Nature5d

Obesity drugs: huge study identifies new health risks

Weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic might raise a person’s likelihood of developing conditions including arthritis.

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Allurion announces study on obesity treatment enhancement

NATICK, Mass. - Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), known for its efforts in combating obesity and maintaining ...

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