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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.
Is male hypogonadism a risk factor for hospitalization for COVID-19?

Is male hypogonadism a risk factor for hospitalization for COVID-19?

Older people with insomnia more likely to develop memory decline, finds study

Older people with insomnia more likely to develop memory decline, finds study

Better access to primary care physicians may increase high blood pressure awareness and control

Better access to primary care physicians may increase high blood pressure awareness and control

Ultra-processed food may increase colorectal cancer risk in men

Ultra-processed food may increase colorectal cancer risk in men

Dental biological rhythm linked to adolescent weight gain in new study

Dental biological rhythm linked to adolescent weight gain in new study

Abdominal obesity increases risk of pancreatic cancer

Abdominal obesity increases risk of pancreatic cancer

Is there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?

Is there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?

High-throughput proteomics reveals pregnancy-specific responses to COVID-19

High-throughput proteomics reveals pregnancy-specific responses to COVID-19

A triad of obesity, heavy alcohol use, and coagulopathy predicts return to OR after liver transplant

A triad of obesity, heavy alcohol use, and coagulopathy predicts return to OR after liver transplant

Youth-onset type 2 diabetes climbed 77% amid COVID-19, study shows

Youth-onset type 2 diabetes climbed 77% amid COVID-19, study shows

Study analyzes associations between BMI and dementia in older women and men

Study analyzes associations between BMI and dementia in older women and men

The safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a muco-trapping monoclonal antibody delivered by inhalation

The safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a muco-trapping monoclonal antibody delivered by inhalation

The role of SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19-associated chilblains

The role of SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19-associated chilblains

Incidence of type 2 diabetes in youth increased during COVID-19 pandemic

Incidence of type 2 diabetes in youth increased during COVID-19 pandemic

Consumption of ultra-processed foods increases risk of COVID-19

Consumption of ultra-processed foods increases risk of COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 prime and booster vaccinations found to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes

SARS-CoV-2 prime and booster vaccinations found to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes

The symptoms and quality of life among individuals with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2

The symptoms and quality of life among individuals with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2

Is the level of circulating SARS-CoV-2 RNA or spike protein associated with acute disease severity?

Is the level of circulating SARS-CoV-2 RNA or spike protein associated with acute disease severity?

What is the impact of COVID-19 on male reproductive health?

What is the impact of COVID-19 on male reproductive health?

What is the association between diet of lactating mothers and breast milk oxidant-antioxidant status?

What is the association between diet of lactating mothers and breast milk oxidant-antioxidant status?

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