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A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

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New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

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Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

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A study found that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, combined with obesity measures, significantly correlates with ...