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BMI can't predict the risk of early death. Here's what can.
A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...
BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight
BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.
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Ask the doctor: I have a BMI of 31 and high cholesterol. Should I ask my GP for Ozempic?
Question: I am a woman with a BMI of 31 and have recently been put on statins for high cholesterol. I have also been told ...
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Body Fat Analysis, Waist Size Better Than BMI For Assessing Health
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s body fat percentage provides a better estimate of their risk for early death than their body mass index ...