Why ‘body roundness index’ could be the new BMI, and what it says about your health
For years, we’ve been told that BMI is the final word on whether or not someone can be deemed a healthy weight for their ...
Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms
New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s ...
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Belly Fat Beats BMI in Predicting Colorectal Cancer Risk
Central obesity demonstrated a stronger association with colorectal cancer risk than general obesity measured using body mass index, according to a large UK cohort study.
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ORMP: Preparations for New Phase 3 Trial Advance, While ORMP Leverages Balance Sheet Through Recent Agreements
ORMP READ THE FULL ORMP RESEARCH REPORT Planning Phase 3 Oral Insulin study under revised protocol, new CRO agreement in ...
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Beyond BMI! Body Fat Percentage Gives You a Better Picture of Your Health
Find out why body fat percentage is a more accurate indicator of your health than BMI. Learn how to calculate it, discover ...
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Scientists Predict 80% of American Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050
Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the US were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in ...
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Ultra-processed Foods Drive Obesity, But a Mediterranean Diet May Help
A new study finds that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with greater body mass index (BMI). The findings ...
208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources
The loss of bone mineral density and bone mass is called osteoporosis, a disease that affects an estimated 10 million ...
Ultra-processed foods may trigger, worsen psoriasis flare-ups
Eating diets high in ultra-processed foods such as cereal bars, flavored yogurts, and fast food may make it more likely to ...
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Star power eclipses science in obesity discussions on social media
Celebrity tweets about obesity and weight loss attract far more positive engagement than those from medical authorities, ...