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How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

Maverick Life

How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

by: Louise Baur, John B. Dixon, Priya Sumithran and Wendy A. Brown

Body mass index not a reliable nor accurate measure of health — here’s why

Maverick Life, DM168

Body mass index not a reliable nor accurate measure of health — here’s why

by: Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan

Capetonians are healthiest, but Joburgers spend more time working out, ObeCity Index shows

Business Maverick, South Africa

Capetonians are healthiest, but Joburgers spend more time working out, ObeCity Index shows

by: Neesa Moodley

Growing medical evidence shows non-nutritive sweeteners, widely used in drinks and food, sabotage health

South Africa, World, Maverick Citizen

Growing medical evidence shows non-nutritive sweeteners, widely used in drinks and food, sabotage health

by: Adèle Sulcas

Still many unknowns, but long Covid is real and deserves support for rehabilitation, says expert

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Still many unknowns, but long Covid is real and deserves support for rehabilitation, says expert

by: Ufrieda Ho

The Oily Trinity: Big food, fast food and proximity

Magazine, Maverick Life, Maverick Citizen

The Oily Trinity: Big food, fast food and proximity

by: Malibongwe Tyilo

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