Study: Low BMI Triples Risk of Early Death
New research suggests the 'healthy' BMI range may be flawed. Being underweight carries a higher mortality risk than being overweight. Discover the evidence.
New research suggests the 'healthy' BMI range may be flawed. Being underweight carries a higher mortality risk than being overweight. Discover the evidence.
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Groundbreaking research reveals traditional BMI calculations may be misclassifying millions of healthy individuals as overweight or obese. Discover the new scientific approach that could redefine healthy weight standards across the UK.
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Leading medical experts are challenging traditional obesity measurements, arguing BMI alone is an outdated and misleading health indicator that needs urgent reform.
Leading US health authorities propose significant changes to obesity classification, potentially redefining healthy weight ranges for millions of adults using more comprehensive metrics.
Groundbreaking research suggests current BMI thresholds may be too lenient, with experts proposing stricter limits that could redefine healthy weight for UK adults.
Eight million UK adults may suddenly find themselves reclassified as obese if proposed changes to BMI thresholds are implemented, sparking debate among health experts.
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