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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.

Obesity and overweight epidemic – A study from 195 countries over quarter of a century

The terms overweight and obesity refer to an excess amount body of fat that may be detrimental to health.

12 Jun 2017

Type 2 diabetes incidence among youth increases in direct proportion with severity of obesity

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) by age 20 was 12 times as high in severely obese American Indian children 5 to 9 years of age as in normal-weight youth in that age range, according to a study titled "Long-term Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth with Increasing Severity of Obesity," presented today at the American Diabetes Association's 77th Scientific Sessions at the San Diego Convention Center.

12 Jun 2017

$Low BMI puts female runners at increased risk of developing stress fractures$

Low BMI puts female runners at increased risk of developing stress fractures

Carrying less weight may make female runners faster, but a new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows it may also put them at a higher risk for injuries.

12 Jun 2017

Higher BMI linked to increased complication risks after shoulder joint replacement surgery

For patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty), higher body mass index is linked to increased complications- including the need for "revision" surgery, reports a study in the June 7 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

8 Jun 2017

Drinking non-cow’s milk could lead to slightly shorter children, says new study

A new study has shown that there might be a very slight difference in heights of children drinking cow’s milk compared to those drinking dairy alternatives such as rice, soy or almond milk.

7 Jun 2017

Study finds, 70% of women are not gaining a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy

According to a study published by JAMA, weight gain during pregnancy (gestational weight gain) that was above or below the guideline recommendations was linked with a higher risk of adverse maternal and infant outcomes, compared with weight gain within recommended levels.

7 Jun 2017

Waist-to-height ratio found to be most accurate predictor of obesity risk in clinical practice

Calculating a person's waist-to-height ratio is the most accurate and efficient way of identifying whether or not they are at risk of obesity in clinical practice, a new study by Leeds Beckett University shows.

6 Jun 2017

Study finds parent-based obesity treatment without their children could be used to tackle childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is connected with negative health outcomes and family-based obesity treatment provided to both children and parents is considered to be effective. But the questions is: do children need to come for childhood obesity treatment with parents for it to be effective?

31 May 2017

Higher body mass index linked to severe hot flashes in women at menopause

Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), such as hot flashes and night sweats, cause serious discomfort in many women at menopause.

31 May 2017

Obesity in childhood has lasting health effects on the body

Obesity in childhood has long term health implications stretching into adulthood, a new study in the journal Obesity Reviews reveals.

30 May 2017

Obesity causes poorer cardiovascular health in young adults

Copenhagen, Denmark: Higher than normal body mass index (BMI) is known to lead to cardiovascular ill-health in mid-to-late life, but there has been limited investigation of its effect in young, apparently healthy, adults.

27 May 2017

Study examines relationship between statin use and heart structure, function

Statins are associated with improved heart structure and function, according to research presented today at EuroCMR 2017. The benefits were above and beyond the cholesterol lowering effect of statins.

26 May 2017

BMI and fat carried around the waist can be good indicators of obesity-related cancer risk

Scientists have found that carrying fat around your middle could be as good an indicator of cancer risk as body mass index, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday).

24 May 2017

No such thing as “healthy obesity,” say experts

A new study from the University of Birmingham has presented evidence that could settle the debate over whether people can be obese and healthy at the same time.

18 May 2017

Woman’s gradual weight gain can increase risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy

University of Queensland research has shown that gradual weight gain during a woman's reproductive years can more than double her risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.

17 May 2017

Study helps healthcare professionals to select appropriate material for prescription footwear

There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach when choosing the right footwear or inner sole to take away pressure from diabetic patients' feet. The body mass index (BMI) of diabetics indicates how stiff or soft the cushioning material in shoes should be.

16 May 2017

Low BMI may not be causal risk factor for Alzheimer's disease

A new large-scale genetic study found that low body mass index is likely not a causal risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, as earlier research had suggested, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

9 May 2017

New study examines link between obesity and cognitive decline in middle-aged, older African Americans

Obesity has the potential to raise an older adult's risk for having difficulty thinking and making decisions (also known as "cognitive decline" or dementia). It is a complex health concern.

9 May 2017

Secondhand smoke may have different effects on men and women, Amish community research finds

New research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that secondhand smoke tends to have somewhat different effects on men and women.

5 May 2017

Avocado consumption linked to higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality

A new analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, compared avocado consumers to non-consumers and found that consuming avocados may be associated with an overall better diet, higher intake of essential nutrients, lower body weight, lower Body Mass Index and smaller waist circumference.

2 May 2017

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Further Reading

Obesity and overweight epidemic – A study from 195 countries over quarter of a century

Type 2 diabetes incidence among youth increases in direct proportion with severity of obesity

Low BMI puts female runners at increased risk of developing stress fractures

Higher BMI linked to increased complication risks after shoulder joint replacement surgery

Drinking non-cow’s milk could lead to slightly shorter children, says new study

Study finds, 70% of women are not gaining a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy

Waist-to-height ratio found to be most accurate predictor of obesity risk in clinical practice

Study finds parent-based obesity treatment without their children could be used to tackle childhood obesity

Higher body mass index linked to severe hot flashes in women at menopause

Obesity in childhood has lasting health effects on the body

Obesity causes poorer cardiovascular health in young adults

Study examines relationship between statin use and heart structure, function

BMI and fat carried around the waist can be good indicators of obesity-related cancer risk

No such thing as “healthy obesity,” say experts

Woman’s gradual weight gain can increase risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy

Study helps healthcare professionals to select appropriate material for prescription footwear

Low BMI may not be causal risk factor for Alzheimer's disease

New study examines link between obesity and cognitive decline in middle-aged, older African Americans

Secondhand smoke may have different effects on men and women, Amish community research finds

Avocado consumption linked to higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality

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