Health● Low37m ago · Nov 11, 2026, 4:01 PM
No longer just BMI: How obesity could be better defined
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How heavy and tall one is doesn't say enough about health alone. That's why the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been criticized for years. A new study shows what advantages a more precise diagnosis would bring. By Veronika Simon.
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