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Can ‘Body Roundness Index’ Replace BMI? That Depends, Say Experts
Despite the latter overcoming some of the drawbacks of the former, experts say it’s not that simple, or maybe even necessary, ...
What is the body roundness index and is it a better alternative to the BMI?
Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...
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Why BMI may not be the best measurement for health
BMI is a numerical value calculated by dividing a person’s weight in pounds by their height in inches squared, then ...
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Overweight and obesity classification: BMI & other methods
Explore how overweight and obesity are classified using BMI and other methods and understand the limitations of relying on ...
What Is BRI and Is It Better at Predicting Disease Than BMI? Experts Explain
Body roundness index (BRI), may be a better predictor of disease than body mass index (BMI), new research shows. Researchers ...
Is BMI An Accurate Indicator Of Health? Experts Weigh In
BMI, the abbreviation for Body Mass Index, is the calculation used to classify someone as “underweight,” “normal,” ...
Is obesity a disease? Some experts say no, urging doctors to rethink this condition
Flawed definitions of obesity can harm health outcomes, research indicates. The medical community is taking notice ...
Obesity linked to hormone-positive breast cancers in older women
About 40% of hormone-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women might be linked to excess body fat, researchers reported ...
Allurion Announces Publication of New Data Demonstrating Muscle Mass Preservation in Patients Experiencing 15% Weight Loss
Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the publication of a study in the journal Clinical Obesity on the impact of the Allurion Program on ...