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Large waist size tied to increased risk of heart failure in middle-aged and older populations

Adding to the growing evidence that a person's waist size is an important indicator of heart health, a study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has found that larger waist circumference is associated with increased risk of heart failure in middle-aged and older populations of men and women.

12 Apr 2009

Multivitamins have no impact on risk of cancer or heart disease in postmenopausal women

The largest study of its kind concludes that long-term multivitamin use has no impact on the risk of common cancers, cardiovascular disease or overall mortality in postmenopausal women.

12 Apr 2009

Research finds active brown fat in adult humans

Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have demonstrated that adult humans still have a type of "good" fat previously believed to be present only in babies and children.

9 Apr 2009

Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases risk of physical disabilities adulthood

Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases the risk of developing problems with mobility in old age, even if the weight is eventually lost, according to new research out of the Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

8 Apr 2009

A person's waist size is a predictor of heart health

8 Apr 2009

Reducing sugar and increasing fiber intake may improve diabetes risk factors in Latino teens

Reducing sugar intake by the equivalent of one can of soda per day and increasing fiber intake by the amount equivalent to one half cup of beans per day appears to improve risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes in Latino adolescents, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

6 Apr 2009

Childhood obesity prevalence differs among racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

Obesity is twice as common in young American Indian/Native Alaskan children as it is in white and Asian children, according to new research offering the first nationally representative analysis of obesity prevalence among preschool-aged kids in five major racial/ethnic groups.

6 Apr 2009

Children with problems regulating their behavior more likely to become overweight preteens

Young children who do not display an ability to regulate their behavior or to delay gratification in exchange for a larger reward appear predisposed to gain extra weight by their pre-teen years, according to two reports published in the April issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

6 Apr 2009

Children with low self-control more likely to become overweight preteens

6 Apr 2009

Obesity and overweight linked to greater risk of restless legs syndrome

A new study shows both obesity and a large belly appear to increase the risk of developing restless legs syndrome (RLS), a common sleep disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move your legs.

6 Apr 2009

Researchers study link between obesity and risk of periodontal disease

This is the question asked by a team of investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico, reporting their findings during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

6 Apr 2009

Young vegetarians may have healthier diets but could be at risk for disordered eating behaviors

Although adolescent and young adult vegetarians may eat a healthier diet, there is some evidence that they may be at increased risk for disordered eating behaviors.

1 Apr 2009

Multiple sclerosis associated with lower cancer risk overall

A new study shows that people with multiple sclerosis may be at a lower risk for cancer overall, but at a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer, such as brain tumors and bladder cancer.

30 Mar 2009

Dapagliflozin trial results indicate improvement in key glycemic measures in treatment-naive type 2 diabetes

Findings published in Diabetes Care from a 12-week, Phase IIb dose-ranging study showed that dapagliflozin, a novel, selective, sodium glucose co-transporter2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, produced clinically meaningful reductions across all key glycemic measures studied [glycosylated hemoglobin level (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and postprandial plasma glucose (PPG)] in treatment-naive type 2 diabetes patients, compared to placebo.

29 Mar 2009

Body Mass Index News and Research

Large waist size tied to increased risk of heart failure in middle-aged and older populations

Multivitamins have no impact on risk of cancer or heart disease in postmenopausal women

Research finds active brown fat in adult humans

Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases risk of physical disabilities adulthood

A person's waist size is a predictor of heart health

Reducing sugar and increasing fiber intake may improve diabetes risk factors in Latino teens

Childhood obesity prevalence differs among racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

Children with problems regulating their behavior more likely to become overweight preteens

Children with low self-control more likely to become overweight preteens

Obesity and overweight linked to greater risk of restless legs syndrome

Researchers study link between obesity and risk of periodontal disease

Young vegetarians may have healthier diets but could be at risk for disordered eating behaviors

Multiple sclerosis associated with lower cancer risk overall

Dapagliflozin trial results indicate improvement in key glycemic measures in treatment-naive type 2 diabetes

Retired NFL linemen have high incidence of sleep apnea

Add-on treatment may reduce treatment-associated weight gain caused by antipsychotic treatments

Sodas increase risk for coronary heart disease

Fit women much less likely to die from breast cancer

Do socioeconomic gradients in BMI vary by race-ethnicity, gender and birthplace?

Research suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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