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The effect of vegetarian diets on sports performance

The effects of vegetarian and omnivorous diets on athletic performance.

8 Nov 2023

BMI should not be used to determine eligibility for gender-affirming chest surgery

Body mass index, or BMI, is a person's mass (weight) in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters.

7 Nov 2023

Study links gut bacteria single-nucleotide polymorphisms to BMI

Researchers investigated the potential implications of single-nucleotide variations in gut-residing bacterial species (microbiome) on human health.

7 Nov 2023

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher levels of physical activity have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and a reduced risk of developing hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes.

6 Nov 2023

High BMI in late teens linked to higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life

Men who are overweight or obese at age 18 have a higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life. This has been shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg.

6 Nov 2023

Transgender adults in rural US more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors

Transgender adults living in the rural Appalachian area of the U.S., were more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors, like tobacco use, obesity and high blood pressure, thank their cisgender peers, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

The relationship between dietary and sleep rhythms and blood pressure (BP) levels in children.

6 Nov 2023

Cutting-edge 'precision medicine' shows great potential to improve diabetes care

Cutting-edge “precision medicine” has great potential to advance the diagnosis, treatment and ultimate prevention of different forms of diabetes, an international coalition of scientists reports in a sweeping assessment of the state of the field around the world.

6 Nov 2023

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

New research in The Journal of Nutrition links avocado consumption with lower diabetes risk, revealing specific metabolomic biomarkers that indicate potential for reduced fasting glucose and insulin levels.

5 Nov 2023

Genetic twist in gallstone disease may shield against heart attacks

Mendelian randomization suggests gallstone disease may lower heart attack risk; genetics play a key role in this protective effect.

5 Nov 2023

Childhood obesity in England could be curbed with systematic interventions, study suggests

The potential effects of systematically delivering obesity management interventions on the prevalence of childhood obesity in England.

3 Nov 2023

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

Swiss study finds higher mobile phone use linked to lower sperm count and concentration in young men, raising concerns about RF-EMF exposure's impact on male reproductive health. Despite limitations, the research suggests a potential risk to fertility with increasing phone usage.

2 Nov 2023

Tips for women to protect their heart health during menopause

Medical experts note that hormone and body composition changes during the transition to menopause can increase the risk of developing heart disease after menopause.

2 Nov 2023

Study uncovers link between salt-adding habits and type 2 diabetes

A recent study explored the possible interaction of added salt in food with the rate of new type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to understand the contribution of long-term sodium intake to diabetes incidence.

2 Nov 2023

From fear to fitness: study suggests exercise may ease aging anxiety in African Americans

Researchers examined the relationship between aging anxiety and its four constructs with physical activity (PA) levels and attitudes in middle-aged and older African Americans.

2 Nov 2023

Study finds connection between depression severity and risk of endometriosis

Researchers investigated whether depression was associated with endometriosis.

2 Nov 2023

Study finds epigenetic signature for obesity susceptibility in human twins

A susceptibility to gain weight may be written into molecular processes of human cells, a Washington State University study indicates.

1 Nov 2023

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

The authors of the revised 2023 Toolkit extracted key recommendations from professional guidelines and positions as well as consensus statements on menopause and related conditions that have emerged since 2014.

1 Nov 2023

Sweet truths: Could blackcurrant and citrus extracts help prevent type 2 diabetes?

In a recent study, European researchers found that blackcurrant (BC) extracts can lower blood sugar levels immediately after meals, but higher doses aren't more effective and fruit fibers don't boost the effect. Despite limitations, the study offers new directions for researching dietary interventions in managing type 2 diabetes and blood glucose levels.

1 Nov 2023

Time-restricted eating outperforms calorie counting in weight loss for type 2 diabetes patients

In a six-month randomized clinical trial, researchers found that time-restricted eating (TRE) was more effective than daily calorie restriction for weight loss and equally effective in regulating glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. The study suggests TRE could be a simpler and more easily adhered to dietary strategy for managing the condition.

31 Oct 2023

Body Mass Index News and Research

The effect of vegetarian diets on sports performance

BMI should not be used to determine eligibility for gender-affirming chest surgery

Study links gut bacteria single-nucleotide polymorphisms to BMI

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

High BMI in late teens linked to higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life

Transgender adults in rural US more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

Cutting-edge 'precision medicine' shows great potential to improve diabetes care

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

Genetic twist in gallstone disease may shield against heart attacks

Childhood obesity in England could be curbed with systematic interventions, study suggests

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

Tips for women to protect their heart health during menopause

Study uncovers link between salt-adding habits and type 2 diabetes

From fear to fitness: study suggests exercise may ease aging anxiety in African Americans

Study finds connection between depression severity and risk of endometriosis

Study finds epigenetic signature for obesity susceptibility in human twins

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

Sweet truths: Could blackcurrant and citrus extracts help prevent type 2 diabetes?

Time-restricted eating outperforms calorie counting in weight loss for type 2 diabetes patients

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