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Regular bedtime, sufficient sleep in childhood may be important for healthy body weight in adolescence

Having a regular, age-appropriate bedtime and getting sufficient sleep from early childhood may be important for healthy body weight in adolescence, according to researchers at Penn State.

6 Dec 2018

Postmenopausal women who experience tooth loss more likely to develop high blood pressure

Postmenopausal women who have experienced loss of all teeth are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a recent University at Buffalo study published in the American Journal of Hypertension. Multiple studies have suggested an association between periodontal disease and tooth loss with hypertension, but the relationship with time remains unclear with these associations.

6 Dec 2018

Underweight or morbidly obese adults have higher risk of being hospitalized with flu-like illness

A new Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses study found that adults who are underweight or morbidly obese have an elevated risk of being hospitalized with influenza-like illness due to the flu virus or other respiratory viruses.

5 Dec 2018

Longer duration of infertility in men linked with lower sperm count

A longer duration of infertility was associated with lower sperm count and other parameters of impaired sperm in a BJU International study of 1644 infertile men. Also, older age and higher body mass index were associated with a longer duration of infertility.

5 Dec 2018

Scientists find link between dietary salt intake and risk of developing common heart condition

Scientists have uncovered the first evidence to associate dietary salt intake with the risk of developing a common heart condition that affects millions of people worldwide, in a new study published in the Annals of Medicine.

4 Dec 2018

Researchers identify link between obese teens' sleep health and insulin sensitivity

Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado have identified a connection between overweight and obese teens' sleep health and their insulin sensitivity.

4 Dec 2018

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy linked to lower risk of having children with accelerated growth

The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts. This healthy diet pattern has been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk in adults, but few studies have focused on children.

3 Dec 2018

New findings provide better picture of pubertal growth

In monitoring and prediction of children's growth, the spurt in puberty is often considered too variable to be predictable. However, new findings and methods enable a better picture of how children and adolescents grow, especially during puberty.

30 Nov 2018

Study finds 'alarmingly low' prevalence of metabolic health in American adults

The prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is 'alarmingly low,' even among people who are normal weight, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health.

29 Nov 2018

The fourth European Perinatal Health Report focuses on health of newborn babies, mothers

The health of newborn babies and their mothers are key indicators of the health and wellbeing of populations.

27 Nov 2018

Researchers find link between inflammatory markers and tumor aggressiveness

Researchers at University Putra Malaysia found a relationship between some markers of inflammation in the body and the aggressiveness of certain malignant tumors.

27 Nov 2018

Obesity linked to COPD in never-smokers

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is much more common among never smoking older women who are morbidly obese (having a body mass index of 40 or higher) than among their female peers in the normal weight range (13.4% vs 3.5%, respectively).

21 Nov 2018

Study reveals impact of residual inflammatory risk on clinical outcomes after PCI

Patients who have persistently high levels of inflammation following percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery disease are significantly more likely to die from any cause or to have a heart attack within a year, according to a study of 7,026 patients published in the European Heart Journal.

19 Nov 2018

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

Whether gut or brain hormones are more important for the regulation of appetite and metabolism is not clearly defined. Imbalances in the control of appetite and metabolism can lead to obesity and diabetes, which have a negative impact on people's health and healthcare costs.

19 Nov 2018

Workplace bullying or violence linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems

People who are bullied at work or experience violence at work are at higher risk of heart and brain blood vessel problems, including heart attacks and stroke, according to the largest prospective study to investigate the link, which is published in the European Heart Journal today (Monday).

18 Nov 2018

Long term exposure to road traffic noise linked with greater obesity risk

Long term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of obesity. This was the conclusion of a study involving the participation of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a research center supported by the "la Caixa" Banking Foundation. The study has been published in Environment International.

16 Nov 2018

Researchers explore role of dietary composition on energy expenditure

The researchers say this effect may improve the success of obesity treatment, especially among people with high insulin secretion (insulin level 30 minutes after consuming a standard amount of glucose).

14 Nov 2018

Epigenetic link found between prenatal exposure to maternal smoking and offspring's cardio-metabolic health

According to new research, epigenetic changes found in the offspring exposed to maternal smoking during pregnancy or in current smokers are linked to smoking-related diseases in adulthood.

13 Nov 2018

One size does not fit all in obesity treatment, study finds

Analyzing data from more than 2,400 obese patients who underwent bariatric weight-loss surgery, researchers identified at least four different patient subgroups that diverge significantly in eating behaviors and rate of diabetes, as well as weight loss in three years after surgery.

13 Nov 2018

Higher body mass index could cause depression even without health problems

A largescale genomic analysis has found the strongest evidence yet that being overweight causes depression, even in the absence of other health problems.

13 Nov 2018

Body Mass Index News and Research

Regular bedtime, sufficient sleep in childhood may be important for healthy body weight in adolescence

Postmenopausal women who experience tooth loss more likely to develop high blood pressure

Underweight or morbidly obese adults have higher risk of being hospitalized with flu-like illness

Longer duration of infertility in men linked with lower sperm count

Scientists find link between dietary salt intake and risk of developing common heart condition

Researchers identify link between obese teens' sleep health and insulin sensitivity

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy linked to lower risk of having children with accelerated growth

New findings provide better picture of pubertal growth

Study finds 'alarmingly low' prevalence of metabolic health in American adults

The fourth European Perinatal Health Report focuses on health of newborn babies, mothers

Researchers find link between inflammatory markers and tumor aggressiveness

Obesity linked to COPD in never-smokers

Study reveals impact of residual inflammatory risk on clinical outcomes after PCI

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

Workplace bullying or violence linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems

Long term exposure to road traffic noise linked with greater obesity risk

Researchers explore role of dietary composition on energy expenditure

Epigenetic link found between prenatal exposure to maternal smoking and offspring's cardio-metabolic health

One size does not fit all in obesity treatment, study finds

Higher body mass index could cause depression even without health problems

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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