Dr. Barry Dworkin

Major limitations in a study that suggests weight loss later in life could be harmful. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. This isn’t it.

Health Headlines Commentary for October 18, 2019

Source:
A new study says there could be a surprising consequence to losing weight later in life

Reference:
Weight change across adulthood in relation to all cause and cause specific mortality: prospective cohort study

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