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Doctors swear by this simple ‘String Test’ that instantly reveals your metabolic health

A simple piece of string may offer more insight into your health than you expect. A growing number of people are turning to the “String Test” after it was demonstrated in an Instagram video by Dr ...
CBS News

The problem with BMI: Why this simple system for measuring obesity is so controversial

Watch the CBS Reports documentary, "Speaking Frankly | Fat Shaming," in the video player above. It's a simple little tool that's been used by doctors for decades, but the system of measuring Body Mass ...
Scientific American

Better Ways Than BMI to Measure Obesity

The term BMI is all over health care. The abbreviation stands for body mass index, a simple number that has evolved into a ubiquitous medical tool for obesity screening. For example, a BMI from 18.5 ...
CNN

BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...