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Knee pain rises in young Americans of high BMI and sports injuries

Younger People Experiencing More Knee Pain, Leading to Increase in Surgeries Knee pain is often associated with aging, but increasingly…

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Study finds BMI ‘deeply flawed’ for predicting death risk versus body fat

Body mass index (BMI) has long been used as a standard measurement to determine whether a person’s weight is within…

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Obesity is a ‘complex’ problem that goes beyond BMI, experts say

Obesity is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It is not simply a matter of excess weight,…

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Doctors propose new definitions of obesity that would move away from BMI

In a significant move, major medical groups are advocating for a shift in how doctors diagnose obesity. A report published…

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