Forget BMI—Here's Why You Should Focus on “Metabolic Health”
Metabolic health controls everything,” says Dr. Markyia Nichols, MD, chief medical officer at Ciba Health, a root-caused ...
Give people with certain conditions annual BMI checks, draft guidance suggests
The new draft guidance could cover patients with the likes of rheumatoid arthritis, learning disabilities and obstructive ...
How Much Should I Weigh? Why Experts Say That A BMI Chart Is Just The Start
BMI stands for body mass index, explains Dr. Benedict Ifedi, MD, a family medicine doctor at Memorial Hermann. Dr. Glickman ...
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Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP ...
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People with long-term conditions should have BMI check every year, says NICE
People with long-term conditions such as diabetes and CVD should have their BMI checked and recorded ‘at least once a year’, ...
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BMI Vs. Height Weight Chart: Which One Is More Accurate?
When it comes to assessing weight and health, both BMI and height weight charts have their advantages. BMI is convenient and ...
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NICE recommends annual BMI checks for people with long term conditions
Adults with long term conditions should have their body mass index (BMI) recorded annually, with additional waist-to-height ratio measurements for those with a BMI under 35, draft National Institute ...
NHS ordered to check and record everyone's BMI who has a long term health condition
NHS ordered to ensure doctors record tens of millions of patients body mass index so they can identify if their weight is ...
What does it mean to have a low body mass index (BMI), according to the World Health Organization?
Body mass index is a measure that provides insight into body fat by comparing an individual's height and weight. This ...
How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy and should you be eating for two?
Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for maternal health and fetal development. Weight gain recommendations vary ...
Mounjaro can boost weight loss in people without diabetes
People without diabetes can lose up to 13% of their starting weight in 6 months using tirzepatide (Mounjaro) as an off-label ...
What does it mean to have a high body mass index (BMI), according to the World Health Organization?
A high BMI is often linked to an increased risk of various health problems. A BMI above 25 is classified as overweight, while ...