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New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

A large international study found that far fewer children met a new definition of clinical obesity than standard BMI cutoffs, highlighting the limits of using weight alone to judge health.

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Healthy Grocery Program Linked to Better Blood Pressure and Weight

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A new review finds that changes in iron absorption, protein use and digestion may help the body adapt over time.

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A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

A small controlled study found similar results whether adults ate within 10 hours or spread their meals across more of the day.

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Pistachios Have Sleep-Friendly Nutrients, but the Benefits Aren’t Proven

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Alcohol Recovery May Also Bring Struggles with Food

Higher Weight at Dementia Diagnosis Was Linked to Longer Survival

New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

Comparing Your Body with Your Past Self May Affect How You Feel Now

Healthy Grocery Program Linked to Better Blood Pressure and Weight

Most Popular

Busy Mornings Make a Balanced Breakfast Harder for Many Families

Your Body Can Adjust to a Plant-Based Diet

A 10-Hour Eating Window Didn’t Lead to More Weight Loss

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New Obesity Definition Classifies Fewer Children as Clinically Obese

Pistachios Have Sleep-Friendly Nutrients, but the Benefits Aren’t Proven

Alcohol Recovery May Also Bring Struggles with Food

Higher Weight at Dementia Diagnosis Was Linked to Longer Survival

Food Processing May Matter Beyond the Nutrition Label

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