Fitness Coach Explains Why She Was Labeled 'Obese' for Years
"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...
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Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP ...
How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy and should you be eating for two?
Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for maternal health and fetal development. Weight gain recommendations vary ...
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What Does “Obesity” Even Mean?
The obesity diagnosis has always been controversial. Now, a new clinical definition is raising even more questions.
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High BMI in Early Adulthood Tied to Better Midlife Cognition
Greater body mass index from early adulthood to midlife is associated with better midlife cognition, particularly among US men and Black adults.
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Association of maternal metabolic risk factors with offspring body mass index (BMI) trajectories in early childhood: a retrospective cohort study
Objective This study aimed to identify body mass index (BMI) growth trajectories from birth to 24 months of age and examine ...
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Fried potatoes may raise blood pressure in women, study finds
A new study from Imperial College London suggests that how potatoes are cooked plays an important role in their effect on ...
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Two-thirds of children classified BMI-overweight had normal fat estimated with waist-to-height ratio
Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.
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Osteoarthritis Burden Increasing Among Postmenopausal Women
The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) is increasing among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online M ...