Dr. Lisa Erlanger of the University of Washington offers hope to failing dieters: “Their body is just trying to survive”

Over 40% of Americans are obese, yet diets keep failing. Experts say focusing on fitness, not calories, is the real solution.
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Body fat predicts major health risk that BMI misses, researchers say

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...
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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...
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Lower BMI Doesn’t Improve Mental Health After Weight-Loss Surgery. Here’s What Does.

Weight-loss surgery reduces weight stigma for most patients. Lower weight stigma, but not lower BMI, is linked to better mental health. Continuing to experience weight stigma raises the risk of mental ...