For seniors, no immunity to obesity risks


COLUMBIA U. (US) — As obese Americans grow older, their heightened risk of death goes up not down, say researchers whose findings contradict the “obesity paradox” concept. Continue…

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Other obesity tests don’t measure up to BMI

COLUMBIA U. (US) — Despite lots of criticism, body mass index is still the best way to determine who’s obese and therefore at risk for a host of health problems, say researchers. (more…)

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