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Redefining obesity: Should this be added to BMI?
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure.
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Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%: CDC
Medicaid now covers obesity medication for children
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