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Doctors still use BMI - but here's why it can be dangerously wrong

BMI is one of the most common health measurements, but it leaves out major factors. Muscle, body shape, and real fitness can change the story completely. Islamic State massacres Christians in front of ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

GLP-1s Reduce Heavy Drinking Days in Patients With Obesity, Alcohol Use Disorder

A 26-week, randomized, double-blind trial in Copenhagen enrolled adults 18–70 years with AUD, BMI ≥30 kg/m², ≥6 heavy-drinking days, and AUDIT >15, assigning semaglutide vs placebo 1:1. Compared with ...
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BMI is Dead, Here’s What to Use Instead

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you go into your doctor’s office for a physical, the first thing they will do is have you step on the scale to check your ...
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BMI is Dead, Here’s What to Use Instead

When you go into your doctor’s office for a physical, the first thing they will do is have you step on the scale to check your weight and height. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a metric used to determine if ...