Over-40s with obesity have normal-BMI cholesterol and blood pressure levels, study finds
A study published in the Lancet found that adults over 40 with obesity have cholesterol and blood pressure levels similar to those with normal BMI, largely due to statin use. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 1 million individuals across seven countries, revealing that health disparities in older adults have narrowed significantly.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 07:13 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 08:20 UTC
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