Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures: News and Research on Body Mass Index

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Study sheds light on the role of genetics in the body weight

The obesity rate has been steadily climbing and so have scientific efforts to understand why. A new study, published in Nature Communications, takes a closer look at the genes behind body weight and how they might point toward ...

'Skinny fat' linked to silent artery damage

A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy.

Think your BMI reflects your health? Think again, study warns

As new Statistics Canada data reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are considered overweight or obese, researchers are urging the public and policymakers to rethink how we define and measure health—starting with one of ...

Study reveals BMI disparities among immigrants

A new study led by Distinguished Professor Luisa N. Borrell found significant inequities in body mass index (BMI) among adults in Spain, driven by age, sex, immigration status, and education.

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