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New study suggests center-based childcare may less likely to be overweigh
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): According to a new study, children who attended centre-based childcare between 1 and 4 years of age had a lower body mass index (BMI) and were less likely to be overweight or obese in later childhood than children who had non-parental childcare that was home-b
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Brown adipose tissue is less active in boys with obesity compared to boys
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Ontario [Canada], April 15 (ANI): A new study has found that brown adipose tissue (BAT) is less active in boys with obesity compared to boys with normal body mass index (BMI).
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High BMI in upper teens a risk for severe COVID-19: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Gothenburg [Sweden], March 14 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Gothenburg has found that men with a high body mass index (BMI) in their upper teens have an elevated risk of severe COVID-19 and can require hospitalisation later in life.
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New study explores if body weight affects mortality risk of excessive drin
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], January 25 (ANI): It is not an unknown fact that alcoholism is linked to the mortality rate of an individual, but now a study has revealed the correlation between the weight of an alcoholic individual and their death rate.
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A start-up that pays its people to keep a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI)
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI/PNN): Benepik, a Gurugram-based start-up, has introduced unique health benefits and is probably one of the firsts in the industry. According to the new policies, it will pay its employees to keep a Healthy Body Mass Index (BMI). As part of this, BMI will be
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Involuntary job loss affects BMI, health behaviours in males: Study
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Canterbury [UK], September 26 (ANI): Involuntary job loss affects the Body Mass Index (BMI) of men and behaviours differentially across the life cycle, suggests the findings of a new study by the University of Kent.
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Study suggests BMI, health behaviours in males affected by involuntary job
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Canterbury [UK], September 23 (ANI): The findings of a new study by the University of Kent suggest that involuntary job loss affects the Body Mass Index (BMI) of men and behaviours differentially across the life cycle.
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Combining BMI with body shape better predictor of cancer risk
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], May 10 (ANI): A new research being presented online this year, suggests that a measure of body shape should be used alongside body mass index (BMI) to help determine the risk of obesity-related cancers.
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Study examines link between lifestyle patterns, concurrent changes in BMI
Updated : 5 years 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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Examining association between lifestyle patterns, BMI in early childhood
Updated : 5 years, 1 month 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 : 5 years, 1 month 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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Hospitalised COVID-19 patients with obesity significantly more likely to n
Updated : 5 years, 2 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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