For years there has been a push to recognise obesity as a disease in its own right, and therefore something that needs to be treated in and of itself, rather than just as a risk factor for other things, such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes and some cancers. And there is indeed much evidence that…
(Bloomberg) — Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone and adding broader measurements like heart health. The recommendation signals a long-awaited shift from a single imperfect metric toward a more personalized diagnosis that takes into account a person’s ability to accomplish everyday tasks…
