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BU Researchers Challenge Obesity Standards, Address Student Drinking Issues

1/26/2025

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  • Boston University researchers are making waves with impactful initiatives. A global commission, featuring BU's Barbara E. Corkey, advocates for moving beyond BMI in diagnosing obesity. Meanwhile, a study uncovers that more than half of college students suffer due to peers' drinking habits. BU also partners with Massachusetts to kickstart the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition Initiative.