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Postmenopausal pear-shaped women healthier than apple-shaped women: Study
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 1 (ANI): Every woman desires to have a perfect hourglass figure, but a recent study has revealed that postmenopausal pear-shaped women are healthier than apple-shaped women. In fact, apple-shaped women are at an increased risk of heart and blood vessel problems, e
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The obesity rate is dropping among US preschoolers, study suggests
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 (ANI): Preschoolers, who are receiving government food aid, are reaching healthier body mass index and contributing to a steady decline in obesity rates, recent findings suggest.
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Excess weight, body fat cause cardiovascular disease, study suggests
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 14 (ANI): Recent findings show that as body mass index (BMI) and fat mass increase, the risk of blood vessel diseases also increases.
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Gender affects correlation between depression and weight in children: Stud
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 12 (ANI): A recent study suggests that the probability of a major depressive disorder in children and adolescents with high, low, or normal body mass index differs according to gender.
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High body fat associated with 4 fold increase in mortality risk in heart b
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], June 3 (ANI): New study has shown that a higher body fat mass increases the mortality in heart bypass surgery patients by over four times, while body mass index (BMI) by itself was not associated with the increase in deaths.
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Women with sleep apnoea more likely to have cancer than men
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 21 (ANI): A recent study finds that women who are deprived of sleep and suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men.
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Children who walk or pedal to school less prone to obesity, suggests study
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 20 (ANI): Does your child go to school by walking or paddling? If your answer is No, then your child can easily fall prey to obesity and overweight issues. In a study, it has been found that children who are regular with their walk or cycling to school are less ov
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Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: Study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 9 (ANI): According to a recent study, obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world's rural areas than in the cities.
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Comic books portray exaggerated physical differences between male and fema
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 2 (ANI): Within the pages of comic books of superheroes like Thor and Black Widow, male superheroes are portrayed as average obese, while females are shown as average close to underweight. They do not have a healthy body mass index (BMI), suggest researchers. Read More
Body mass index plays significant role in progression of multiple sclerosi
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): A recent study has identified a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are overweight or obese.
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Sweeteners may not help lose weight
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 3 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that artificial sweeteners may not help with weight loss.
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Here is something you need to know about your BMI levels
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington, DC, [USA] Oct 31 (ANI): According to a recent study, both very high and very low levels of Body Mass Index (BMI) are associated with an increased risk of death due to various causes.
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