BMI

Adults with employer-sponsored insurance see estimated cost savings of 7% with a 5% BMI reduction and 30% with a 25% BMI reduction Study: Estimated Reduction in Health Care Spending Associated With Weight Loss in Adults.…
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As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review and meta-analysis…
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New study from deCODE genetics/Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing BMI alone could lower the risk of several diseases. Scientists at deCODE genetics, subsidiary of…
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Genomics’ latest groundbreaking research, showcased at the Bupa Health Symposium, shows that a person’s genetic background is a key driver for their BMI and therefore is crucial to understanding their risk of obesity. This…
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New research from the University of Copenhagen links genetic predispositions to smoking and high BMI with elevated dementia risk while highlighting the protective power of education and physical activity. Study: Modifiable…
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