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It also carries a substantial economic burden due to increased healthcare costs and reduced productivity ... aged 15-18 years over the last two decades. "BMI is not an accurate way of measuring ...

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in India, a once-weekly weight-loss injection shown to aid obesity treatment and reduce heart ...

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BMI or Body Mass Index is a tool that health care providers use to screen for medical conditions or health problems. The BMI ...

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Referral to catheter ablation should not be delayed until the patient loses weight, say researchers for the PRAGUE-25 trial. But experts highlight the positive results for lifestyle changes in the ...