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Experts urge recognition of abdominal obesity as a vital sign in Asian Indians to better assess metabolic health risks.

Laboratory reference ranges reflect methods, populations, and policies, and experienced clinicians interpret them in context rather than applying fixed cutoffs theoretically.

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Center for Weight Loss Surgery explains the differences between duodenal switch and gastric sleeve surgeries for weight loss.

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A new analysis of hypertension guidelines suggests some older adults — mostly women — with slightly high blood pressure could safely hold off on medications if they’re in good health.