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.

A panel of health experts looking at obesity announced that the definition of the condition should be split into two categories and diagnosed differently.

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These chemicals may also be linked to the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods, like chips, candies, and sodas. Studies show that people who eat a lot of these foods tend to weigh more, and obesogens could be part of the reason.

It’s time to rethink what ‘obesity’ means as an international group of experts says the body mass index has limited value

Data from a Phase Ia single ascending dose study found that ASC30 demonstrated dose-proportional pharmacokinetics, a half-life of up to 60 hours, and superior pharmacokinetic properties compared to other oral GLP-1 receptor agonists.

World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan voiced deep concern about the increase worldwide of childhood obesity, with numbers climbing fastest in developing countries.