9 stories tagged #BMI

  1. Higher BMI Tied to Narrower Sex Survival Gap in Lung Cancer
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    Higher BMI Tied to Narrower Sex Survival Gap in Lung Cancer

    A large European study suggests higher BMI may reduce sex-based survival differences in lung cancer, especially in squamous cell carcinoma.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. Caffeine Levels in Blood Linked to Lower Body Fat and Diabetes Risk
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    Caffeine Levels in Blood Linked to Lower Body Fat and Diabetes Risk

    Study finds genetic markers show higher caffeine levels may reduce BMI and type 2 diabetes risk, with implications for obesity prevention.

    5d ago 1 min read
  3. Science Dismantles 8 Mainstream Health Rules You Still Follow
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    Science Dismantles 8 Mainstream Health Rules You Still Follow

    From water quotas to step counts, research debunks decades of outdated wellness advice.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Lifestyle Choices Significantly Impact Prostate Cancer Patient Cognition
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    Lifestyle Choices Significantly Impact Prostate Cancer Patient Cognition

    New study links physical activity, smoking, and BMI to cognitive and emotional well-being in men with prostate cancer, emphasizing modifiable behaviors.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Whole Fruit Reigns Supreme: New Study Compares Fruit Consumption Methods
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    Whole Fruit Reigns Supreme: New Study Compares Fruit Consumption Methods

    A new study reveals that consuming whole fruits is significantly healthier than drinking juice or smoothies, impacting physical and mental well-being.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Waist-to-Height Ratio Outperforms BMI in Predicting High Blood Pressure Risk
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    Waist-to-Height Ratio Outperforms BMI in Predicting High Blood Pressure Risk

    New research suggests the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a more accurate predictor of hypertension risk than the traditional BMI screening tool.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Child Obesity Crisis: 228 Million Cases Projected by 2040
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    Child Obesity Crisis: 228 Million Cases Projected by 2040

    A new report forecasts a surge in childhood obesity, with cases set to reach 228 million by 2040, surpassing underweight children and straining global health systems.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Asthma Biologics Underprescribed for Obese Patients Despite Proven Efficacy
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    Asthma Biologics Underprescribed for Obese Patients Despite Proven Efficacy

    New analysis reveals respiratory biologics, crucial for severe asthma, are significantly underused in eligible patients with obesity, impacting exacerbation rates and treatment access.

    3mo ago 2 min read