More muscle health led to better metabolic and heart health for children Adolescents with stronger muscles have a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, … Read more
Chances of obesity twice as likely for individuals at highest genetic risk The results show that eating fried food more than four times a week … Read more
High prices for fresh fruits and vegetables are associated with higher Body Mass Index (BMI) in young children in low- and middle-income households, according to … Read more
Researchers have developed a brain-machine interface that monitors a patient’s brain activity and adjusts the anesthetic infusion rate to precisely control the level of brain … Read more
Did you know that the dining environment itself is an influencer of your weight status? This is the finding of a recent study by Dr. … Read more
Can gaining weight during pregnancy provide clues into the cause of autism spectrum disorders? New research from the University of Utah shows the answer to … Read more
A unique study of 16 pairs of identical twins in which one twin is obese and the other lean has yielded some surprising results. In … Read more
Some overweight older adults don’t need to lose weight to extend their lives, but they could risk an earlier death if they pack on more … Read more
To win the war against weight gain, it turns out that every skirmish matters – as long as the physical activity puts your heart and … Read more
African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who lived further away from fast food, … Read more
A new study published in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica (AOGS) reveals that both pre-pregnant weight (body mass index, BMI) and weight gain in pregnancy are important predictors of babies’ birthweight. This is important since…
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