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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure that relates body weight to height. BMI is sometimes used to measure total body fat and whether a person is a healthy weight. Excess body fat is linked to an increased risk of some diseases including heart disease and some cancers.

Race and pre-pregnancy BMI may be key predictors of maternal weight gain

Race and pre-pregnancy body mass index both affect leptin and adiponectin levels, and leptin levels in mid-pregnancy may be an important predictor of weight gain during pregnancy, new research suggests.

19 Mar 2018

Low sperm count more prevalent with other health problems finds study

A new study shows that more and more men have a low sperm count. The team of researchers from University of Padova in Italy, presented their work this week at the ENDO 2018, the Endocrine Society's 100th annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

19 Mar 2018

Early puberty may increase risk of obesity in later life

The earlier girls start puberty, the greater their chances are of suffering from obesity in later life, according to a new study.

16 Mar 2018

Early puberty may increase risk of obesity in later life

The earlier girls start puberty, the greater their chances are of suffering from obesity in later life, according to a new study.

16 Mar 2018

Many patients show CKD signs prior to diabetes diagnosis

Many patients who will later be diagnosed with diabetes show signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) even before their diabetes diagnosis, according to a study by researchers with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and VA MidSouth Healthcare Network.

14 Mar 2018

Researchers show complex link between physical, behavioral characteristics and brain health

Mount Sinai researchers have shown, for the first time, the complex web of links between physical and behavioral characteristics, like age, body mass index (BMI), and substance use, and specific patterns of brain structure and function in patients with psychosis.

7 Mar 2018

Study finds little variation in health benefits of long-term diets

According to a new study, long-term diet plans which include low-carb or low-fat foods reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as weight loss.

7 Mar 2018

Children persistently allergic to cow's milk may remain shorter, lighter than kids with nut allergies

Children who experience persistent allergies to cow's milk may remain shorter and lighter throughout pre-adolescence when compared with children who are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts, according to a retrospective chart review to be presented March 4, 2018, during the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/World Allergy Organization Joint Conference.

5 Mar 2018

Gastric bypass can provide better outcomes for patients with obesity and diabetes than lifestyle intervention

People with worrisome levels of obesity and poor control of their type 2 diabetes face two dramatically different options to substantially improve their health: bariatric (weight loss) surgery or intensive lifestyle management.

2 Mar 2018

Regular walking linked to drop in heart failure risk among post-menopausal women

Walking for at least 40 minutes several times per week at an average to fast pace is associated with a near 25 percent drop in the risk of heart failure among post-menopausal women, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

1 Mar 2018

Reduced risk of heart disease for mothers who breastfeed

According to a new study, women who breastfeed their babies for a minimum of 6 months after giving birth have a reduced risk of heart disease in later life.

1 Mar 2018

Study explores association between obesity and shorter longevity

Obesity was associated with a shorter lifespan and an increased risk of illness and death from cardiovascular disease, and being overweight was associated with a lifespan similar to be being normal weight but a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease younger.

28 Feb 2018

Diabetes drug use during pregnancy may increase risk of obesity or overweight in children

When women take the common diabetes medication metformin during pregnancy, it may put their children at increased risk of having obesity or overweight.

28 Feb 2018

Diets compared head on – Mediterranean diet vs Vegetarian diet

The Mediterranean diet is hailed to be one of the best and healthiest diets. It is rich in fish, olive oil, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, nuts and is low on processed foods, refined sugars and saturated fats.

26 Feb 2018

New analysis shows upward trend in childhood obesity

Despite reports in recent years suggesting childhood obesity could be reaching a plateau in some groups, the big picture on obesity rates for children ages 2 to 19 remains unfavorable.

26 Feb 2018

Researchers discover new link between gut bacteria and obesity

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new link between gut bacteria and obesity. They found that certain amino acids in our blood can be connected to both obesity and the composition of the gut microbiome.

23 Feb 2018

Study reveals perception and reaction of parents to their child's BMI report card

53% of parents who receive their child's Body Mass Index (BMI) report card do not believe that it accurately categorizes their child as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese, according to research out today in Health Promotion Practice, a SAGE Publishing journal.

14 Feb 2018

Study identifies risk factors for sleep apnea in pregnant woman

Snoring, older age and obesity may increase a pregnant woman's risk for sleep apnea--or interrupted breathing during sleep--according to researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.

13 Feb 2018

Study reports longer survival for obese men with metastatic melanoma

Obese patients with metastatic melanoma who are treated with targeted or immune therapies live significantly longer than those with a normal body mass index, investigators report in a study published in Lancet Oncology of 1,918 patients in six independent clinical cohorts.

13 Feb 2018

Before-school physical activity program leads to improvement in body weight, wellness of children

Children participating in a 12-week, before-school physical activity program experienced improvement in body weight and social/emotional wellness, compared with their classmates who did not participate.

12 Feb 2018

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Race and pre-pregnancy BMI may be key predictors of maternal weight gain

Low sperm count more prevalent with other health problems finds study

Early puberty may increase risk of obesity in later life

Early puberty may increase risk of obesity in later life

Many patients show CKD signs prior to diabetes diagnosis

Researchers show complex link between physical, behavioral characteristics and brain health

Study finds little variation in health benefits of long-term diets

Children persistently allergic to cow's milk may remain shorter, lighter than kids with nut allergies

Gastric bypass can provide better outcomes for patients with obesity and diabetes than lifestyle intervention

Regular walking linked to drop in heart failure risk among post-menopausal women

Reduced risk of heart disease for mothers who breastfeed

Study explores association between obesity and shorter longevity

Diabetes drug use during pregnancy may increase risk of obesity or overweight in children

Diets compared head on – Mediterranean diet vs Vegetarian diet

New analysis shows upward trend in childhood obesity

Researchers discover new link between gut bacteria and obesity

Study reveals perception and reaction of parents to their child's BMI report card

Study identifies risk factors for sleep apnea in pregnant woman

Study reports longer survival for obese men with metastatic melanoma

Before-school physical activity program leads to improvement in body weight, wellness of children

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