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Study shows how racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As per a new study, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life.
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Racial discrimination raises risk of childhood obesity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Children who experience racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a larger waistline later in life, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. According to the findings, racial prejudice, in addition to other socioeconomic factors such as familial poverty,
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Study challenges use of Body Mass Index, warns obesity more widespread tha
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Israeli researchers are challenging the prevailing use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of obesity, suggesting that body fat percentage is a more accurate indicator of an individual’s overall health. The findings further suggest that one-third of people currently considered normal-w
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Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life. The findings suggest that, in addition to other socioeconomic factors such as family poverty, racial discrimination may
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Obesity associated with adverse outcomes in leukemia treatment: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Scientists are focusing on how body weight can impact health outcomes as the obesity epidemic in the United States spreads. AYAs with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may have worse treatment outcomes when their body mass index (BMI) is higher, according to recent research highlighted in B
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Study reveals how BMI not alone be sufficient indicator of metabolic healt
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to studies, body mass index (BMI) is not a full indicator of metabolic health, and a substantial number of U.S. individuals with normal BMI are nevertheless obese.
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High BMI raises risk of numerous rheumatic diseases: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A higher BMI raises the risk of five major rheumatic disorders, according to a recent Uppsala University study: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis.
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High BMI increases risk of numerous rheumatic diseases: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study from Uppsala University, having a higher BMI increases the risk of five major rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis. The researchers also discovered that BMI was a greater risk factor for gout and psor
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Plant-based meal packages associated with lower BMI in children: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Taking a "food is medicine" approach, according to a new study undertaken by experts at the Mass General Brigham hospital system, could increase nutrition security for families while simultaneously lowering children's body mass index (BMI). Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and
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Plant-based food packages linked to lower BMI in children: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study performed by researchers at the Mass General Brigham Hospital system, taking a "food is medicine" approach could improve nutrition security for families while also lowering children's body mass index (BMI). Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Bost
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BMI alone might not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to data presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., body mass index (BMI) is not a complete indicator of metabolic health, and a substantial proportion of U.S. people with normal BMI yet have obesity.
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Kids gut bacteria predict whether they will be overweight at 5 years old:
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The composition and amount of gut bacteria in kids at 3.5 years old predict body mass index (BMI) at age 5, regardless of whether they were born prematurely or not, according to new research.
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