Long-term exposure to excess weight is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than body mass index (BMI) at a single point in time, according to a new study by Mass General Brigham. The current body mass index system may not provide the most accurate picture of actual weight classifications among the general population. Reuters on MSN: Novo weight-loss drug may preserve lean body mass better than Lilly's, study finds Novo weight-loss drug may preserve lean body mass better than Lilly's, study finds New waist-to-height cutoffs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass index, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the ...

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Izvestia: Scientists talked about the effect of meal time on body mass index Two simple eating habits โ€” early breakfast and prolonged night fasting โ€” are associated with a lower body mass index years later. This was reported on April 11 in the journal Science Daily. Scientists talked about the effect of meal time on body mass index