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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.

Study shows potential benefit of sacubitril/valsartan in heart failure patients with EF over 40%

Sacubitril/valsartan leads to greater reduction in plasma NT-proBNP levels compared to valsartan alone after stabilization for worsening heart failure in patients with an ejection fraction (EF) above 40%, according to late breaking science presented today at Heart Failure 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 May 2023

Cardiovascular risk score decreases after one year of semaglutide use in obese patients, study shows

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Dublin, Ireland shows that patients treated with the obesity drug semaglutide have a decreased cardiovascular risk score after one year of use.

22 May 2023

Multicenter, 1-year-long real-world study shows effectiveness of semaglutide for weight loss

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO2023, Dublin, 17-20 May) shows that the obesity drug semaglutide is effective for weight loss in a multicentre, 1-year-long real-world study.

22 May 2023

Toddler’s gut bacteria highly predictive of body mass index at age 5

The make-up and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers at 3.5 years old is predictive of body mass index (BMI) at age 5, irrespective of whether they are born prematurely or not, according to new research, being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May).

22 May 2023

Simple interventions to help people select lower-calorie options on delivery apps could help tackle obesity epidemic

Simple initiatives to help people select lower-calorie options when ordering takeaways in delivery apps could help tackle the obesity epidemic, suggest three randomized trials being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May).

19 May 2023

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Study claims women with higher body mass index (BMI) breastfeed their infants for shorter durations.

19 May 2023

What are the genetic associations between modifiable risk factors and Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers assessed associations between genetic risk factors and Alzheimer's.

19 May 2023

Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer

Research explores the relationship between low-fat dietary patterns and breast cancer risk, emphasizing the significance of overall dietary choices beyond individual foods or nutrients. The study highlights the role of macronutrient source quality in influencing health outcomes.

19 May 2023

Turn down the heat: Spicy foods linked to memory decline in inactive seniors

Research investigates the association between spicy food consumption and Alzheimer's disease (AD) or cognitive decline in older adults. The study found that a high level of spiciness in food is associated with decreased memory or global cognition, and this relationship is worsened by a physically inactive lifestyle.

18 May 2023

Individuals with a long-term high tea consumption trajectory may have lower risk for all-cause mortality

Researchers investigated whether consuming tea against hypertension and mortality interact with alcohol intake among Chinese individuals.

18 May 2023

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

Researchers investigate whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused hyperglycemia.

18 May 2023

Is there an association between long-term plasma caffeine intake and adiposity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases?

Investigate the effects of long-term exposure to higher plasma caffeine concentrations on T2D, adiposity, and cardiovascular diseases.

18 May 2023

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Research examines the impact of long-Covid syndrome on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with mild or moderate SARS-CoV-2 infections. It reveals significant impairments in physical and mental health, emphasizing the need for long-term surveillance and support for affected individuals.

16 May 2023

Myosteatosis linked to increased risk of major adverse events and death

Asymptomatic adults with a high accumulation of fat in their muscles, known as myosteatosis, are at an increased risk of major adverse events and death, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

16 May 2023

Higher sunlight and vitamin D exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of having high perceived stress

Researchers from Italy evaluated the association between perceived stress levels and dietary and lifestyle factors.

16 May 2023

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers examine the impact of obesity on COVID-19 outcomes and the effectiveness of vaccines in individuals with obesity. Using data from Scotland, the study explores the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and hospitalization/mortality due to COVID-19.

15 May 2023

Metabolically healthy and unhealthy 'forms' of obesity linked with increased risk of obesity-related cancers

New research to be presented at this coming week's European Congress on Obesity in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) and published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that both the metabolically healthy and unhealthy 'forms' of obesity are associated with an increased risk of various obesity-related cancers, with the relationship stronger in metabolically unhealthy obesity.

15 May 2023

Body Mass Index (BMI) News and Research

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Study shows potential benefit of sacubitril/valsartan in heart failure patients with EF over 40%

Cardiovascular risk score decreases after one year of semaglutide use in obese patients, study shows

Multicenter, 1-year-long real-world study shows effectiveness of semaglutide for weight loss

Toddler’s gut bacteria highly predictive of body mass index at age 5

Simple interventions to help people select lower-calorie options on delivery apps could help tackle obesity epidemic

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

What are the genetic associations between modifiable risk factors and Alzheimer's disease?

Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer

Turn down the heat: Spicy foods linked to memory decline in inactive seniors

Individuals with a long-term high tea consumption trajectory may have lower risk for all-cause mortality

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

Is there an association between long-term plasma caffeine intake and adiposity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases?

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Myosteatosis linked to increased risk of major adverse events and death

Higher sunlight and vitamin D exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of having high perceived stress

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Metabolically healthy and unhealthy 'forms' of obesity linked with increased risk of obesity-related cancers

Experts provide a new clinical picture of sarcopenic obesity

Resting heart rate as a cardiorespiratory health biomarker

Maternal diet may be associated with the diet and body composition of their children

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