A 2023 study suggests that higher caffeine levels in the blood, influenced by genetic factors, are associated with lower body fat and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, though no link was found with cardiovascular diseases. The findings indicate potential benefits of caffeine in metabolism and weight management, but further research is needed to confirm causality and long-term effects.
A new study suggests that using waist-based measurements alongside BMI could nearly double the estimated prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults, highlighting potential underestimation by BMI alone and emphasizing the need for revised diagnostic criteria.
New research shows that waist-to-height ratio is a more reliable predictor of heart disease risk than BMI, especially for individuals with a BMI under 30, by directly reflecting central obesity linked to cardiovascular issues.
Research shows that about 20% of people with a normal BMI actually have excess abdominal fat, which increases their risk of health problems like hypertension and diabetes. Doctors should consider using additional measurements like waist circumference alongside BMI to better assess health risks, as relying solely on BMI may overlook individuals with hidden obesity.
A global study found that over 20% of adults with normal BMI have abdominal obesity, which significantly increases their risk of hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, highlighting the limitations of BMI as a sole health indicator.
A new definition of obesity in the US, incorporating additional measures beyond BMI, has dramatically increased the estimated prevalence from 40% to 70%, suggesting that many Americans are now classified as obese without weight gain, raising concerns about health risks and treatment approaches.
A new definition of obesity that includes body fat distribution suggests that up to 70% of Americans may be obese, significantly higher than previous estimates, and highlights increased health risks even among those with normal BMI but excess abdominal fat.
A new obesity definition that includes waist measurements significantly increases the estimated prevalence of obesity in the US from 42.9% to 68.6%, revealing many individuals with dangerous belly fat despite normal BMI who face higher health risks. This shift could impact treatment guidelines and healthcare policies, especially for older adults and certain demographics.
Mass General Brigham researchers report that a new definition of obesity, which includes measures of body fat distribution beyond BMI, suggests that up to 70% of US adults may be obese, significantly higher than previous estimates, and that this group faces increased health risks such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
A new definition of obesity that includes measures of body fat distribution suggests that up to 70% of U.S. adults may be obese, significantly higher than previous estimates based solely on BMI, with implications for health risk assessment and treatment strategies.
A new, broader definition of obesity suggests nearly 70% of US adults would be classified as obese, significantly higher than the traditional BMI-based estimate of 43%, highlighting potential underestimation of health risks and the need for revised health strategies.
A new study by Mass General Brigham shows a significant increase in U.S. adults meeting the expanded definition of obesity, which now includes measures of body fat distribution, raising concerns about the prevalence and health risks associated with excess body fat.
A large-scale study using whole-genome sequencing in over 700,000 individuals identified new genetic factors influencing metabolic health, including genes like IRS2 linked to type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, highlighting the benefits of WGS over exome sequencing for understanding complex traits.
A Waterloo-led study warns that BMI is an outdated and misleading metric for health, as it fails to account for factors like muscle, fat distribution, age, sex, and race, and has a problematic history rooted in discrimination. The researchers suggest moving away from BMI towards more accurate health indicators or rejecting it altogether.
A Danish study suggests that being very thin (BMI below 18.5) significantly increases the risk of early death, while being overweight does not necessarily raise mortality risk, challenging traditional views on BMI and health. The findings highlight that BMI is an imperfect measure and that health is influenced by multiple factors beyond weight.
