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Children inherit obesity from parents: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Feb. 20 (ANI): A study reveals that 35-40 percent of a child's 'Body Mass Index' - how fat or thin they are - is inherited from their parents.
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High BMI likely to have negative impact on brain functioning
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Oct. 18 (ANI): In a recent research conducted at the University of Arizona, scientists have found that having a higher body mass index (BMI), can negatively impact cognitive functioning in older adults.
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Study discovers that employers are more inclined towards hiring thin women
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept. 17 (ANI): A recent research has found that employers are more likely to hire a woman with a lower BMI than one with a comparitively higher body mass index.
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