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A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease

A new study suggests an alternative to BMI for assessing heart failure risk, showing that fat location matters more than overall weight.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
A new index challenges BMI
Childhood obesity is a rising epidemic.

New obesity definition highlights higher mortality risk for US adults

The study analyzed data from 44,030 adults in the US who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 1999 and 2018.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Study finds waist circumference a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI in men.

Study finds waist circumference a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI in men

An 11 cm increase in men's waist circumference raises obesity-related cancer risk by 25%.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Eli Sharabi is seen waving upon arrival at Sheba Medical Center, February 8, 2025

Three ex-hostages in serious condition, appear starved, lost 30% of weight

The three emerged from the Hamas vehicle exhausted and showing signs of extreme starvation. Their walk was slow and appeared weak.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL

'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI

As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI.