Posts Tagged ‘BMI’
Boost from Facebook may cut self-control
U. PITTSBURGH / COLUMBIA U. (US) — Facebook, particularly “likes” and close friends’ positive comments, can reduce a person’s self-control online and in real life, new research shows. Continue…
Monday, January 14, 2013 13:06 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Jan 8, 2013 14:20 - 0 Comments
Other obesity tests don’t measure up to BMI
COLUMBIA U. (US) — Despite lots of criticism, body mass index is still the best way to determine who’s obese and therefore at risk for a host of health problems, say researchers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 26, 2012 12:22 - 0 Comments
Small genetic change carries a lot of weight
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) —Even a small change to the DNA sequence can have a significant effect on body mass index, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 18, 2011 12:23 - 1 Comment
Big risks for lean kids turned obese adults
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Adults may be more at risk for health problems if they are lean as children and later become obese, new research suggests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 31, 2011 6:00 - 7 Comments
Lose weight. Regain it. Blame hormones?
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — Obese people may regain weight after dieting due to hormonal changes, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 20, 2011 11:59 - 0 Comments
Obesity may not protect post-surgery
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Obese patients with diabetes and hypertension have a three to seven-fold increased risk of kidney problems following non-cardiac surgery compared to patients of normal weight. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 22, 2011 16:50 - 2 Comments
Heart health a rare commodity
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Of more than 1,900 people recently evaluated for heart health, only one met the definition of ideal cardiovascular health. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 17, 2011 12:43 - 1 Comment
Public housing kids get out more
RICE (US) — Young children living in urban public housing spend more time playing outdoors and have fewer problems with obesity than other urban children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 15, 2011 10:47 - 0 Comments
Rethink pregnancy weight for obese
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Extremely obese women may not need to gain as much weight during pregnancy as current guidelines suggest—in fact, recommended amounts may be too high. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 11, 2011 13:05 - 1 Comment
Teen moms beat obesity with breakfast
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Teen mothers who eat breakfast have healthier weights and snacking habits that may influence healthy eating habits among their children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 19, 2010 8:58 - 2 Comments
‘Pear’ pounds take a toll on memory
NORTHWESTERN (US)—The key to the relationship between a woman’s weight and memory? Location, location, location. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 6, 2010 11:59 - 1 Comment
Filling up: Food on every corner
BUFFALO (US)—The greater the number of restaurants within a five-minute walk of a woman’s home, the higher her body mass index (BMI). (more…)
Society & Culture - May 12, 2010 11:31 - 3 Comments
Bigger belly, smaller paycheck
UC DAVIS (US)—Minimum-wage employees are more likely to be obese than those who earn higher wages, adding to growing evidence that being poor is a risk factor for unhealthy weight. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 15, 2009 17:03 - 47 Comments
Diagnosing diabetes in the dentist chair
NYU (US)—An overwhelming majority of people with periodontal disease are also at risk for diabetes and should be screened, a new study finds. (more…)
