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Women with PCOS at higher risk developing disordered eating, study finds
Women having PCOS are known to be at a higher risk of experiencing metabolic disorders, such as dia…
PTI
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Dengue in obese children is more likely to result in hospitalisation, study finds
Researchers investigated the relationship between a child's weight and their likelihood of requirin…
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How to eat carbs without spiking your blood sugar, according to a nutrition researcher
A nutrition researcher explains how you can enjoy pasta and bread without blood sugar spikes by add…
Gabby Landsverk
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Health benefits of living in cities for children and teens diminishing says global study
The advantages of living in cities for young people's healthy growth and development are shrinking …
PTI
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Genetics says mating is random, but in reality it takes shared interests to pair up, say researchers
Genetic correlation estimates typically assume that mating is random. But in the real world, partne…
ANI
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Waist-to-hip ratio can help predict early death better than BMI, researchers say
Your BMI may not accurately measure your health. New research suggests that where body fat is store…
Gabby Landsverk
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BMI may not accurately measure health in non-white people, major study finds
A study of 1.5 million people suggests body mass index is based on what's healthy for white people,…
Gabby Landsverk
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How to calculate your BMI to see if you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
Body mass index (BMI) is a factor in overall risk of COVID-19 and may qualify you for an early vacc…
Gabby Landsverk
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CDC: People with a very high or a very low BMI have a much higher risk of severe COVID-19
A new CDC report found 78% of people hospitalized for COVID-19 have obesity. Being underweight also…
Gabby Landsverk
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CDC: People on the cusp of being overweight have the lowest COVID-19 risk
New data from the CDC found people with a BMI of 24 or 25, on the edge of overweight, were least li…
Gabby Landsverk
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Check to see if your BMI is in the 'obese' range, because you may be able to get an early COVID-19 vaccine
Having obesity makes you eligible for an early COVID-19 vaccine in several states. Evidence shows i…
Gabby Landsverk
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3 reasons why BMI is not an accurate measure of your health or body weight - and what to use instead
BMI is not an accurate way to measure body weight or health because it does not account for body fa…
Elena Bruess,Mir Ali
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How to measure your body fat percentage - and what's considered healthy
A healthy body fat percentage is between 14% and 31% for women and 10% to 25% for men. However, the…
Elena Bruess,Mir Ali
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7 research-backed benefits of cardamom and how to use this versatile spice more often
You might know cardamom from your favorite baked goods, but this spice packs more than flavor. Lear…
Adam Barnes,Kailey Proctor
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BMI Research pegs India’s GDP growth at 6.9% this fiscal
The report estimates India's growth to pick up after the impact of 2016 November’s demonetisati…
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Excess weight nearly doubles the risk of developing endometrial cancer, study finds
The risk is higher than previous studies have suggested, and the latest study assessed lifelong wei…
Rachel Hosie
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Don't deny yourself a vaccine because of guilt or shame around a high BMI. If you're eligible, go for it.
People with obesity may be able to get a vaccine, but reluctant since BMI is a poor indicator of he…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Skipping dinner could lead to weight gain and obesity, according to a large new study
Skipping dinner was "significantly associated" with weight gain of 10% or more, and having a BMI ov…
Rachel Hosie
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What the research says about ginger's weight-loss benefits, and why you should be skeptical
Ginger's weight-loss benefits are largely based on limited research in small human studies or in an…
Shaena Montanari,Samantha Cas…
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Birth centers aren't as safe as hospitals for childbirth, researchers say, challenging top gynecology organization's stance
Birth centers aren't safe places for birth, study suggests. But the research has limitations, and t…