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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure that relates body weight to height. BMI is sometimes used to measure total body fat and whether a person is a healthy weight. Excess body fat is linked to an increased risk of some diseases including heart disease and some cancers.

Incorrect arm positioning inflates blood pressure readings, risking misdiagnosis

Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can overestimate readings, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and overtreatment of hypertension. Proper arm support is essential for accuracy.

8 Oct 2024

Eating more beans leads to weight loss and better nutrition

Adults who consume beans show higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality, and improved weight outcomes, highlighting the health benefits of beans.

8 Oct 2024

Can multivitamins improve mood and reduce stress in older adults?

Researchers investigate the potential of multivitamin-mineral supplements to improve daily functioning among older adults.

8 Oct 2024

Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Researchers identify causal associations between artificial sweeteners and pregnancy outcomes.

8 Oct 2024

US adults face worse midlife health compared to British counterparts

A study reveals poorer cardiometabolic health in middle-aged Americans compared to Brits, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic status on health outcomes.

7 Oct 2024

Road and aircraft noise linked to elevated atrial fibrillation risk, study reveals

Findings indicate that transportation noise exposure is linked to atrial fibrillation, highlighting the role of environmental factors in cardiovascular health.

4 Oct 2024

Postmenopausal hormone therapy use declines amidst risk-benefit concerns

A study reveals a sharp decline in menopausal hormone therapy use among U.S. women, highlighting disparities across racial and ethnic groups over two decades.

2 Oct 2024

Genetic study uncovers key drivers of metabolic syndrome with brain tissue links

Researchers uncovered 1,307 genetic loci linked to metabolic syndrome, revealing brain tissue enrichment and key genetic factors in its development. The study also shows polygenic risk scores predict metabolic syndrome across populations.

1 Oct 2024

Breast milk antibodies linked to protection against rotavirus in infants

A study led by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that breast milk provides protection against rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal disease that causes diarrhea, vomiting and fever in infants.

1 Oct 2024

Green spaces reduce the deadly impact of air pollution on people with type 2 diabetes

Long-term exposure to air pollution increases mortality risk in type 2 diabetes patients, but green spaces help mitigate these effects.

1 Oct 2024

Inflammatory proteins linked to higher risk of endometrial cancer

Study identifies key inflammatory and immune response proteins linked to endometrial cancer risk through both observational and Mendelian Randomization analyses, revealing the roles of IL-6 and HSD11B1.

1 Oct 2024

Time-restricted eating could offer health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome

More than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that significantly raise a person's risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

1 Oct 2024

High levels of microplastics found in prostate tumors, possibly linked to take-out food

Researchers discovered microplastics in both tumor and para-tumor prostate tissues, with higher concentrations found in tumor samples, raising concerns about their potential role in cancer development.

1 Oct 2024

Study finds microplastics in semen and urine, linking PTFE exposure to lower sperm count

Researchers in China found multiple types of microplastics in human semen and urine, with exposure to PTFE significantly linked to reduced sperm quality, highlighting potential reproductive health risks.

1 Oct 2024

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Researchers mapped the biological influences on 4,775 plasma proteins, revealing the interplay of modifiable and non-modifiable factors, with key implications for disease biomarkers and drug targets.

30 Sep 2024

Glutathione found to significantly reduce acetaldehyde levels and help relieve hangovers

Study demonstrates that glutathione (GSH) significantly reduces acetaldehyde levels, a key factor in hangovers, though subjective symptoms showed little difference between groups. Pharmacokinetic data indicate that GSH accelerates acetaldehyde clearance, providing potential relief from hangover symptoms.

29 Sep 2024

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Since 1990, the rise in childhood overweight and obesity has surged across every continent, almost doubling in prevalence. While the United States has the highest prevalence, other nations are not far behind.

26 Sep 2024

High body roundness index linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Having a high body roundness index (BRI) over a 6-year period was associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease for adults older than age 45, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

25 Sep 2024

Increasing daily consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may lower dementia risk

Research shows that flavonoid-rich diets, including tea and red wine, are associated with a lower risk of dementia in genetically susceptible individuals.

25 Sep 2024

Semaglutide shows promise in treating chronic skin condition in obese patients

A pioneering study, presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024, demonstrates the significant potential of semaglutide in treating hidradenitis suppurative (HS), a common and chronic skin condition, in people with obesity.

24 Sep 2024

Body Mass Index (BMI) News and Research

Further Reading

Incorrect arm positioning inflates blood pressure readings, risking misdiagnosis

Eating more beans leads to weight loss and better nutrition

Can multivitamins improve mood and reduce stress in older adults?

Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes

US adults face worse midlife health compared to British counterparts

Road and aircraft noise linked to elevated atrial fibrillation risk, study reveals

Postmenopausal hormone therapy use declines amidst risk-benefit concerns

Genetic study uncovers key drivers of metabolic syndrome with brain tissue links

Breast milk antibodies linked to protection against rotavirus in infants

Green spaces reduce the deadly impact of air pollution on people with type 2 diabetes

Inflammatory proteins linked to higher risk of endometrial cancer

Time-restricted eating could offer health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome

High levels of microplastics found in prostate tumors, possibly linked to take-out food

Study finds microplastics in semen and urine, linking PTFE exposure to lower sperm count

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Glutathione found to significantly reduce acetaldehyde levels and help relieve hangovers

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

High body roundness index linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Increasing daily consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may lower dementia risk

Semaglutide shows promise in treating chronic skin condition in obese patients

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