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Body Mass Index
21 posts
How body shape influences colorectal cancer risk
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers elucidate the association between adiposity subtypes and the risk…
High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations
A recent study from the University of Oulu reveals that high body mass index (BMI) is associated with…
Brain dynamics and BMI linked to dieting success, study finds
In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers used a gradient approach to examine how brain…
Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers used Mendelian randomization (MR) to…
The complex relationship between obesity and male reproductive function
In a review article published in the journal Molecular Aspects of Medicine, authors have analyzed current evidence on…
Consistent walking improves brain function in older adults
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored how changes in daily step counts…
Childhood obesity not linked to adult skin cancer risk, study says
A recent Scientific Reports study investigates whether genetically predicted childhood adiposity influences the risk of developing skin cancer in…
BMI influences efficacy of nerve-stimulation treatment for sleep apnea, study finds
A nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that originally was approved only for people with body mass indexes…
Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity
Depression is among the most prevalent and potentially serious mental health disorders, accounting for up to 800,000 suicides…
Study identifies genetic variants with profound impact on obesity risk
A study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have…