Where You Carry Fat Matters More Than Weight Alone
Researchers studied nearly 29,000 American adults to understand how different body measurements predict serious health problems involving the heart, kidneys, …
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Why Teens in Developing Countries Are Getting Heavier: What Scientists Found
Researchers looked at 21 studies involving about 46,000 teenagers in low- and middle-income countries to understand why obesity is becoming more common. They …
Read MoreNew Ways to Measure Body Shape May Better Predict Weakness in Older Adults
As people age, doctors need better ways to measure whether someone is becoming frail or weak. This study looked at different body measurement methods to see …
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