A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

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Patients with vitiligo or alopecia areata had lower BMI and lipid dysregulation, but this relationship was not observed in patients with psoriasis.

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Ozempic is well-known for its ability to manage type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss. . But as more research emerges, additional health benefits of the GLP-1 drug are being uncovered. Previous studies ...

Women with persistent short sleep during the peripartum period had significantly increased odds of developing metabolic syndrome.