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Study examines link between lifestyle patterns, concurrent changes in BMI
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): The findings of a new Australian study that changes in lifestyle patterns were longitudinally linked with concurrent changes in body mass index (BMI) z scores, and maternal pre-pregnancy BMI, maternal dietary patterns, and television viewing time are significant
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Study examines association between lifestyle patterns, BMI in early childh
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): In the first of its kind study, researchers used multi-trajectory modelling to examine the longitudinal relationship between concurrent changes in lifestyle patterns and BMI z scores in early childhood.
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Examining association between lifestyle patterns, BMI in early childhood
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 26 (ANI): A new Australian study reveals that changes in lifestyle patterns were longitudinally associated with concurrent changes in body mass index (BMI) z scores, and maternal pre-pregnancy BMI, maternal dietary patterns and television viewing time are significant d
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More belly weight increases heart disease risk even if BMI doesn't indica
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Dallas [US], April 22 (ANI): People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body's midsection and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement.
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Study identifies long-term weight retention, associated health risks in ob
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 15 (ANI): UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.
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Hospitalised COVID-19 patients with obesity significantly more likely to n
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): People with obesity who are hospitalised with COVID-19 have a significantly higher rate of ICU admissions and longer duration of ICU stay compared to people with a normal body mass index (BMI), suggest the findings of a recent study.
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Do you know - Excess weight can increase the risk of Cancer?
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI/Mediawire): The death trap Obesity is responsible for 20 per cent of cancer deaths in women and 14 per cent in men. The death rate increases 10 per cent for every 5 unit increase in BMI (Body Mass Index). 40 per cent of the cancers diagnosed since 2014 ar
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Study reveals AI abdominal fat measure predicts heart attack, stroke
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): Automated deep learning analysis of abdominal CT images produces a more precise measurement of body composition and predicts major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, better than overall weight or body mass index (BMI), according to a st
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Air pollution, green space, built environment characteristics may influenc
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): Exposure to higher air pollution levels and greater population density during the early months of life may be associated with an increase in children's body mass index (BMI).
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Study finds skin lightening products linked to altered steroid hormone lev
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 9 (ANI): Women who misuse corticosteroid creams for cosmetic skin lightening may be at risk of developing adrenal insufficiency, according to new research.
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Diabetes can be prevented, or even be reversed by losing weight
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], September 5 (ANI): A late-breaking research has found out that diabetes can be prevented or even be reversed by losing weight.
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Obesity with BMI more than 30 is independent risk factor for COVID-19: Stu
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): COVID-19 has been especially leading to complications in patients with obesity (or overweight) and Body Mass Index (BMI) more than 30, a preliminary result of a study at Sir Gangaram Hospital observed.
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