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body mass index
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Waist-to-height ratio emerges as strong predictor of heart failure risk
[ad_1] Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart failure incidence, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2025, a scientific congress…
May 19, 2025
Impact of social determinants of health on obesity among American Indian and Alaska Native young adults
[ad_1] . 2025 May 2;20(5):e0322164. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0322164. eCollection 2025. Kimberly R Huyser 1 , Angela G Brega 2 , Margaret…
May 4, 2025
Is BMI Still the Best Tool for Assessing Weight?
[ad_1] Hi. I’m Dr Priya Jaisinghani, an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist. Body mass index (BMI) has long…
April 30, 2025
Your season of conception could shape your body’s calorie-burning ability
[ad_1] Could a winter conception shape your metabolism for life? A Japanese study reveals that exposure to cold…
April 9, 2025
Intermittent Fasting Beats Calorie Cutting for Weight Loss
[ad_1] Intermittent fasting (IMF) with behavioral support may be more effective and better tolerated by patients than standard…
April 2, 2025
An avocado a day won’t fix heart health, but it boosts diet and sleep
[ad_1] While eating an avocado daily won’t dramatically change your heart health score, it can improve your diet,…
February 21, 2025
The best (and worst) foods for longevity
[ad_1] New research reveals how your diet choices impact your lifespan—nutrient-rich foods like nuts and whole grains lower…
February 20, 2025
Telomere Length Linked to Age-Related Brain Diseases
[ad_1] Longer leukocyte telomeres are linked to a lower risk for stroke, dementia, and late-life depression (LLD), early…
February 12, 2025
Prescription trends for obesity medications surge, tied to growing interest in GLP-1 drugs
[ad_1] Monthly prescriptions for obesity medications reached 1.5 million in February 2024, with semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound)…
February 3, 2025
Regular dental flossing linked to lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats
[ad_1] Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke…
January 30, 2025