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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.

New 3D imaging tool offers accurate assessment of metabolic health

Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner – originally developed for the clothing industry – to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity.

22 Aug 2024

Research identifies 31 additional cancers potentially linked to obesity

This research identifies 18 potential obesity-related cancers, revealing significant associations with BMI and underscoring obesity's impact on cancer risk.

22 Aug 2024

High-protein diets: How they affect weight, energy, and blood sugar levels

Researchers review the effects of dietary protein on energy intake, appetite, and postprandial glycemia.

21 Aug 2024

The role of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular disease prevention

Researchers perform an updated review of recent studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mediterranean Diet in preventing cardiovascular disease.

21 Aug 2024

Tea, coffee, and fruits found to be top contributors to polyphenol intake in study exploring GI inflammation in healthy adults

Researchers estimated dietary polyphenol intake in healthy adults and investigated its associations with gastrointestinal and systemic inflammation markers.

21 Aug 2024

Psychosocial stressors at work increase workers' risk of atrial fibrillation, study suggests

Researchers evaluated the individual and combined effects of workplace psychosocial stressors, such as effort-reward imbalance and job strain, on atrial fibrillation incidence.

20 Aug 2024

How eating alone shapes meal routines in elderly Swedes

Researchers examine the subjective experience and eating habits of elderly Swedish individuals who primarily eat their meals alone.

20 Aug 2024

Metabolomics links increased heme iron intake to increased insulin-independent type 2 diabetes risk

Researchers utilie metabolomics to investigate the processes underlying dietary heme iron consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

20 Aug 2024

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

Researchers investigated whether anti-inflammatory diets support cognitive functions among cardiometabolic disease (CMD) patients.

15 Aug 2024

Coffee may benefit patients with low muscle mass, says U.S. study

Higher coffee and caffeine intake are linked to increased skeletal muscle mass, but this association disappears in individuals with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher.

14 Aug 2024

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

Study reveals that an 11-week, very-low-calorie ketogenic diet significantly reduces body fat and improves glucose metabolism in obese individuals, while also lowering oxidative stress markers, indicating better overall metabolic health.

14 Aug 2024

New findings reveal how serotonin shapes behavior in negative situations

Researchers increased synaptic serotonin through a selective serotonin-releasing agent, fenfluramine, to investigate its impact on human behavior.

14 Aug 2024

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Researchers determined the relationship between animal and dietary plant fat intake with mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes.

13 Aug 2024

Can how often you eat meat raise your risk of colorectal cancer?

Study shows that high processed meat intake significantly increases colorectal neoplasm risk, with effects equivalent to a 19 percentile increase in genetic risk scores, while red meat consumption shows no significant association.

11 Aug 2024

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Study finds that combining caloric restriction with psychological interventions significantly alters the gut microbiome and improves stress-related mental health in women.

11 Aug 2024

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Study found that bran-enriched corn flour significantly reduces LDL cholesterol levels in adults with elevated cholesterol, while having minimal impact on gut microbiota composition.

8 Aug 2024

Low-acid diets with fruits and vegetables significantly improve kidney and heart health in hypertension patients

Study found that low-acid diets, particularly those rich in fruits and vegetables, offer significant kidney and cardiovascular protection in patients with primary hypertension, outperforming traditional medical care.

8 Aug 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8 Aug 2024

High BPA levels linked to increased prostate cancer risk in older men

A study in Nutrients found that higher urinary bisphenol A (BPA) levels are linked to increased prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and higher prostate cancer risk in senior American men. This suggests a need for heightened cancer screening, especially in high-risk groups.

8 Aug 2024

Premature menopause rates soar among Indian women

Research highlights the rising prevalence of premature menopause in Indian women, with education level and surgical procedures being major contributing factors.

7 Aug 2024

Body Mass Index (BMI) News and Research

Further Reading

New 3D imaging tool offers accurate assessment of metabolic health

Research identifies 31 additional cancers potentially linked to obesity

High-protein diets: How they affect weight, energy, and blood sugar levels

The role of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular disease prevention

Tea, coffee, and fruits found to be top contributors to polyphenol intake in study exploring GI inflammation in healthy adults

Psychosocial stressors at work increase workers' risk of atrial fibrillation, study suggests

How eating alone shapes meal routines in elderly Swedes

Metabolomics links increased heme iron intake to increased insulin-independent type 2 diabetes risk

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

Coffee may benefit patients with low muscle mass, says U.S. study

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

New findings reveal how serotonin shapes behavior in negative situations

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Can how often you eat meat raise your risk of colorectal cancer?

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Low-acid diets with fruits and vegetables significantly improve kidney and heart health in hypertension patients

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

High BPA levels linked to increased prostate cancer risk in older men

Premature menopause rates soar among Indian women

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