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Study discovers genetic links between schizophrenia, heart disease risk fa
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to new research, people with schizophrenia have a hereditary tendency to smoke and a lower genetic risk of obesity. The study, which was published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, discovered a genetic overlap between schizophrenia and CVD risk factors, specifically body mass
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Assam Police passes BMI Test with flying colours, only 2.47% found obese
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a first-ever Body Mass Index (BMI) test conducted by the Assam Police, 97.53 per cent police personnel passed it with flying colours.
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Exercise in the morning helps with weight management: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Despite conflicting epidemiological results regarding the best time to exercise for weight loss, a study suggests that the best time of day to increase the relationship between daily moderate to vigorous physical activity and obesity is between the hours of 7 and 9 in the morning.
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Early morning physical activity has impact on weight management: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study, the best time of day to increase the relationship between daily moderate to vigorous physical activity and obesity appears to be between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., despite conflicting epidemiological findings regarding the best timing of physical exercise for weigh
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Assam Police starts Body Mass Index assessment for its personnel
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Body Mass Index (BMI) recording of all Assam Police personnel started on Wednesday across the state. The recording of BMI has been carried out at 36 locations in the state for all serving police personnel, said officials.
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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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