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    University students upset about fitness class...  Nov 21, 2009
    The mandate, which took effect for freshmen entering in fall 2006, requires students to get tested for their body mass index, a measure of weight to height ... As of this fall, DeBoy estimated about 80 seniors - 16 percent of the class - had not had their body mass index tested nor taken the fitness class ... Costello, an assistant professor of nursing at Villanova University, also noted that body mass index can be misleading. (The Drudge Report)

    Overweight Pa. Students Unhappy About Fitness Class Rule  Nov 21, 2009
    The mandate requires students to get tested for their body mass index. Those considered to be obese are required to take a class called "Fitness for Life," which meets three hours a week. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    A Few Extra Pounds May Help Elderly Live Longer  Nov 21, 2009
    Kuk and Ardern used data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 1988 and 1994 to assess body mass, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, hip circumference, and other body mass and body fat indicators among 4,437 men and 5,166 women. Overall, 1,116 of them were 65 to 75 years old and 1,200 were older than 75 years. (MEDLINEplus)

    Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat  Nov 20, 2009
    Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated higher body mass index (BMI) scores and a higher incidence of obesity, but only if they consumed a diet high in saturated fat ... "APOA2, Dietary Fat and Body Mass Index." ... 10, 2007) For most adults dietary fat intake is associated with body mass index (BMI). (Science Daily)

    Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk  Nov 20, 2009
    Researchers at Aarhus University Hospital followed more than 57,000 Danish men and women, aged 50 to 64 when the study started, assessing the relationships between body mass, fat distribution and VTE. The initial analysis showed that waist circumference was associated with VTE risk in both men and women. "When hip circumference was adjusted for waist circumference, the association between hip circumference and VTE was eliminated for men but was still significant for women," the report said. (MEDLINEplus)

    Model Moss rapped for 'skinny feels good' motto  Nov 20, 2009
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Campaigners said Moss, 35, who has a seven-year-old daughter, risked creating eating disorders in girls and young women. Beat, a British charity for people with eating disorders, said: "It's very unfortunate that someone who is a style icon would make such a comment. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Fat Fees And Smoker Surcharges  Nov 20, 2009
    Workers who have a body mass index (BMI) below 40--e. g., someone who is 5 ft. 6 in. (Time.com)

    Increased Obesity Hindering Success at Reducing Heart Disease Risk  Nov 20, 2009
    Researchers found that during this time period, the average body mass index (BMI) increased from 26. 5 to 28. (Science Daily)

    'Hobbits' Are a New Human Species, According to Statistical Analysis of Fossils  Nov 20, 2009
    Hobbits' are a new human species, according to statistical analysis of fossils. Hobbits' Are a New Human Species, According to Statistical Analysis of Fossils. (Science Daily)

    Some Obese People Perceive Body Size as OK, Dismiss Need to Lose Weight  Nov 19, 2009
    Compared to subjects who perceived their ideal body size as normal, those who perceived ideal body size to be above normal were more likely to be women, African American and had higher body mass index, blood pressure and higher insulin resistance. Researchers also found. (Science Daily)

    'Hobbits' are a new human species -- according to the statistical analysis of fossils  Nov 19, 2009
    " Further analysis of the remains using a regression equation developed by Dr. Jungers indicates that LB1 was approximately 106 cm tall (3 feet, 6 inches)far smaller than the modern pygmies whose adults grow to less than 150 cm (4 feet, 11 inches). A scatterplot depicts LB1 far outside the range of Southeast Asian and African pygmies in both absolute height and body mass indices. "Attempts to dismiss the hobbits as pathological people have failed repeatedly because the medical diagnoses of... (EurekAlert!)

    Big fat lies  Nov 19, 2009
    The best measure of body fat is body mass index -FALSE. Body mass index - a ratio of weight to height - does not correlate well with fatness in individuals ... Body mass index is less accurate in people with a more muscular body type, some ethnic groups such as Pacific Islanders, and the elderly, whose height shrinks with age. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Click to read:Study: 40% of U.S. May Be Obese by 2018  Nov 18, 2009
    The article cites that obesity is defined as 30 or more pounds overweight, but what I see in references related to Body Mass Index defines obese as a BMI of 30 or greater. BMI takes height into account, "30 pounds overweight" doesn't. (CBS News)

    Personal Choices, Not the System, Make for Bad Health Outcomes  Nov 18, 2009
    The difference between Kronicks study and previous analysis involves the San Diego professors adjustments based on various demographic and health factors, such as smoking status and body mass index. In other words, he concluded that the uninsured suffered a higher death rate because they were vastly more likely to smoke heavily, to eat irresponsibly, to avoid exercise, and to suffer from serious obesity. (Townhall.com)

    Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health  Nov 18, 2009
    Poring over government data between 1988-1994 and 2005-2006, researchers found that adult Americans' average body mass index (BMI) rose from 26. 5 to 28. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Wearing pedometer can be a big step in weight-loss battle  Nov 17, 2009
    And in a relatively short time, many people were able to lower their body mass index enough to move from the "obese" to "overweight" category. "What we found was, on average, that wearing a pedometer increased people's physical activity by about 2,000 steps per day," Bravata said. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Teenage Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Sclerosis  Nov 16, 2009
    Scientists then calculated their body mass index (BMI). The women were also asked to choose one of nine body silhouettes, ranging from very thin to extremely obese, to describe their body size at five, 10 and 20 years old. (Science Daily)

    Mutant genes 'key to long life'  Nov 15, 2009
    The centenarians in this study had a lower average body mass index than the controls and higher levels of good (HDL) cholesterol. Yousin Suh, associate professor of medicine and genetics at Einstein and a lead author on the paper, said: "Our findings suggest that telomere length and variants of telomerase genes combine to help people live very long lives, perhaps by protecting them from the diseases of old age. "We're now trying to understand the mechanism by which these genetic variants of... (BBC News -- Americas)

    Fat collections linked to decreased heart function  Nov 15, 2009
    The study, which appears on-line in Obesity, also found that measuring a person's body mass index (BMI) does not reliably predict the amount of undesired fat in and around these vital organs. The prevalence of obesity is rising rapidly in the United States. (EurekAlert!)

    Mouse Study Sheds Light On Hearing Loss In Older Adults  Nov 13, 2009
    (June 12, 2008) Smoking and body mass index are risk factors in the development of age-related hearing loss, says one of the largest-ever studies into risk factors for hearing loss -- but alcohol has a protective. . (Science Daily)

    Large People Prone To Enlarged Hearts: Obesity Leading Risk Factor Of Left Atrial Enlargement During Aging  Nov 13, 2009
    Obesity was defined as body mass index (BMI) 27. 3 kg/m2 in men and 27. (Science Daily)

    Bing Gets Wolfram Alpha, Facebook Integration in Update  Nov 12, 2009
    After figuring out where you went wrong in your diet, you can use Bing's Wolfram Alpha integration to determine your body mass index. BMI is a widely used, and somewhat controversial, measurement that estimates your ideal weight range based on your height. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Obesity in Jackson focus of TV special  Nov 12, 2009
    Almost one of every three Mississippians has a body mass index of 30 or greater the dividing line between being overweight and being obese. However, the efforts of those determined to shrug off the city's dubious distinction are leading Jackson in a new direction to trim the fat, according to the news release. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Long-term Statin Use Associated With Decreased Risk Of Gallstones Requiring Surgery  Nov 12, 2009
    A substantially increased gallstone risk with cholecystectomy was found for patients with high body mass indexes and for patients with estrogen use. "Our findings may be of clinical relevance given that gallstone disease represents a major burden for health care systems," the researchers conclude. (Science Daily)

    The ABCs on Caesarean sections  Nov 12, 2009
    Pregnant women with body mass indexes of 30 or higher are more likely to require C-sections. And today, 34 percent of women over the age of 20 fit into this "clinically " category, compared with 26 percent a decade or so ago, according to the American Heart Association. (CNN)

    Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women  Nov 11, 2009
    Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using information given by the women about what their height and weight were when they were 18 and at the start of the study. A BMI of 18. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Reduced Muscle Strength Associated With Risk For Alzheimer's  Nov 11, 2009
    The association between muscle strength and risk for Alzheimer's disease remained even after other factors, including body mass index and physical activity level, were considered. "Because Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years and its hallmark is change in cognitive function, we examined the association of muscle strength with cognitive decline," the authors write. (Science Daily)

    Muscle weakness may contribute to Alzheimer's disease  Nov 11, 2009
    The link between muscle strength and Alzheimer's remained even after the researchers accounted for other factors, such as body mass index and physical activity levels, the researchers noted in the study published in the Nov. issue of the Journal Archives of Neurology. The researchers also found that weak muscles were associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment, the earliest sign of cognitive decline. (Xinhuanet, China)

    "Precious" in the age of Obama  Nov 10, 2009
    Who hasn't looked in the mirror and wanted "better" hair, less body mass, lighter skin, more confidence, more assurance that we're worthy. Who hasn't lashed out in anger at a world that we know holds us in subtle and not-so-subtle contempt. (Salon)

    Expectant moms, babies subjects of new Singapore study to prevent obesity and diabetes in adults  Nov 10, 2009
    Research, however, indicates that Asians seem more prone to metabolic diseases at lower body mass index. Also, different ethnic groups seem to be at different risk levels, Dr. Chong said. (EurekAlert!)

    Teenage obesity link to future MS  Nov 9, 2009
    The researchers compared the risk of the disease with body mass index (BMI) - a ratio of weight to height - at age 18. Participants were also asked to describe their body size using a series of diagrams at the age of five, 10 and 20. (BBC News -- Health)

    Overweight Mothers Linked to Infant Heart Defects  Nov 9, 2009
    They assessed obesity according to each woman's body mass index, or BMI, which relates weight to height. A woman 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds (86 kg) would have a BMI of 31. (MEDLINEplus)

    Fruit: The secret weapon in parents' nutritional arsenal  Nov 9, 2009
    Fruit fights childhood obesity, according to studies by Tufts and Baylor universities that linked high fruit and vegetable consumption by children with a lower body mass index. is naturally low in calories but high in nutrients like immune system boosting vitamin C, water and fiber, which helps children feel fuller and more energized with fewer calories. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)

    Physical Education Key To Improving Health In Low-income Adolescents  Nov 7, 2009
    The study, which identifies opportunities for adolescents to improve their health based on routine daily activities, finds that regular participation in PE class is significantly associated with greater cardiovascular fitness and lower body mass index ... Weight was measured using body mass index scores, and cardiovascular fitness was assessed using the amount of time it takes to walk/run a mile ... The researchers found that engaging in at least 20 minutes of exercise during PE class was... (Science Daily)

    Breast Feeding May Not Alter Older Kids' Health  Nov 7, 2009
    5 years as reported by their pediatricians, mothers, and teachers, the only observed between-group differences were slightly higher measures of body mass, hip circumference, and thickness of the skin at the upper arm - all indicators of greater overall body fat. However, these associations "seem unlikely to represent" exclusive breast feeding for 6 months as a cause for increased body fat during childhood, the investigators note. (MEDLINEplus)

    Alternate-day fasting: Best way to shed flab  Nov 7, 2009
    Also, they had kept their weight stable for the previous three months, and had body mass indexes of between 30 and 39. 9. (India Times, India)

    University researchers to study video games' affect on health  Nov 6, 2009
    Georgetown University which will also assign obese and overweight urban high school students to play the Wii Active competitively after school with the goal of lowering their body mass index (BMI); play the Wii Active cooperatively in a team after school with the goal of helping each other reduce their BMI, or play with no access to Wii Active after school. Long Island University, in Brooklyn, N.Y., which will compare the use of a commercially available dance pad video game, Dance Dance... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases each year  Nov 6, 2009
    More than 26 percent of Americans are obese, defined as having a body mass index of 30 or higher. BMI is equal to weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. (MSNBC -- Health)

    How To Compute a Life Insurance Ren...  Nov 6, 2009
    This privilege is given to applicants who have good height and body mass proportions. Check your height and weight measurements and see if you fall under the normal category. (Suite101.com)

    Green tea shows promise as chemoprevention agent for oral cancer, M. D. Anderson study finds  Nov 5, 2009
    Participants took the extract, an oral agent, for three months at one of three doses - 500 per meter squared of body mass (mg/m2); 750 mg/m2 or 1,000 mg/m2 - three times daily. To best assess biomarkers, participants also underwent a baseline and 12-week biopsy, an important component in the design of the study, the researchers say. (EurekAlert!)

    Free health screenings set for Jackson area  Nov 5, 2009
    The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour provides health screenings for bone density, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, waist circumference and body mass analysis. The free screenings are for those 18 and older and no appointment is required. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Bee Fit Health Fair Friday, free  Nov 5, 2009
    Sixty different vendors are lined up to provide health screenings that include such things as cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body fat, heart attack risk and skin cancer checks. Representatives of the Louisiana Department of Insurance will even be on hand to tackle insurance-related questions and to provide information on the Office of Consumer Advocacy. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    H1N1 a 'Special Threat' to the Obese  Nov 5, 2009
    In the 268 cases of adults over 20 whose weight was known, 58 percent were obese, with a body mass index of over 30, and of these, 67 percent were morbidly obese, with a BMI of over 40. BMI is equal to weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. (Fox News)

    Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy, Study Finds  Nov 5, 2009
    " Last month Luke was awarded the 2009 Scientific Program Prize Paper for her presentation on maternal obesity research at the 2009 American Society of Reproductive Medicine international meeting in Atlanta. More than 5,000 experts from around the world attended the meeting, which featured nearly 900 abstracts. Only two were selected as program prize papers. As part of the research, Luke's team looked at the effect increasing body mass index had on a woman's ability to become pregnant using... (Science Daily)

    $600K grant to boost weight-loss program  Nov 4, 2009
    Diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses are associated with obesity, defined as a body mass index of more than 30 ... Diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses are associated with obesity, defined as a body mass index of more than 30. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Obesity affects sex life, pregnancy  Nov 4, 2009
    As part of the research, Lukes team looked at the effect increasing body mass index had on a womans ability to become pregnant using assisted reproductive technology and how obesity affects pregnancy outcomes. They compared outcomes to women with normal body mass index (BMI of 18. (India Times, India)

    Older patients most likely to die from H1N1 influenza  Nov 4, 2009
    Of the 361 patients whose body mass index or BMI, a number based on height and weight was known, half were obese, and half of those patients were morbidly obese, defined as having a BMI over 39, or roughly 100 pounds overweight. Like the hospitalized patients overall, nearly a third of the obese patients were reported to have no known risk factor for severe influenza, although about a quarter had other health conditions, such as high blood pressure. (USA Today -- News)

    Dr. Gott: Vegetarian diet endorsed by patient's doctor  Nov 2, 2009
    My cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure are ideal for my age. Oh yes, my current doctor is a practicing Hindu. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Easy ways to keep your heart fit  Nov 2, 2009
    The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute defines being overweight as having a BMI (Body Mass Index ) of over 25. Those with BMI over 30 are considered obese. (India Times, India)

    Information on diabetes prevention and antipsychotic drugs  Nov 2, 2009
    Depending on the drug, 10 percent to 36 percent of the patients crossed the line into the obese or overweight category, based on body mass index. Two drugs, olanzapine and quetiapine, were linked to higher cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are risk factors for metabolic syndrome. (Boston Globe)

    For dialysis patients, skinny is dangerous  Nov 1, 2009
    "Counter-intuitively, higher body mass index is associated with greater survival in hemodialysis patients. We hypothesized that very low body fatless than ten percentwould be a strong predictor of mortality.". Using near-infrared interactance technology, the researchers measured body fat percentage in 671 hemodialysis patients from eight California dialysis centers. (EurekAlert!)

    Groups weigh in with special support  Oct 30, 2009
    A member's goal for weight loss is based on national standards for each person's body mass index. Group leaders give a health talk at every meeting, with information coming from Weight Watchers International, which Morago praised for being involved with the latest research regarding nutrition, exercise and weight loss. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Health care issues: Incentives for staying healthy  Oct 30, 2009
    Some employers, like Safeway, already discount premiums for workers that meet certain standards for body mass index, quit smoking, or control blood pressure. Current regulations allow such incentives to be no larger than 20 percent of the total premium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Do Bans on Fast-food Restaurants Im...  Oct 30, 2009
    The study exposed as myth the notion that poor and low-income neighborhoods in South Los Angeles were overrun with fast-food eateries, which city lawmakers blamed for the region s high obesity rates and higher body mass index. The density per capita of major fast-food establishments such as McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut is actually 50 percent higher in the city s more affluent Westside, researchers Roland Sturm and Deborah A. Cohen stated. (Suite101.com)

    Depressed Pregnant Women Could Be At Higher Risk For Severe Response To Flu Infection  Oct 29, 2009
    In both studies, the researchers assessed a variety of health behaviors and measures, such as body mass index, cigarette smoking, prenatal vitamin use and physical activity, to gauge whether these factors might affect the presence of inflammation markers. None of the measures had a significant effect, Christian said. (Science Daily)

    Research shows Tai Chi exercise reduces knee osteoarthritis pain in the elderly  Oct 29, 2009
    The mean age of participants was 65 years with a mean body mass index of 30. 0 kg/m2. (EurekAlert!)

    AGING & CARING: 10 ways to help your parents prevent a heart attack  Oct 29, 2009
    The best way to determine whether your parents are overweight or obese is to calculate their body mass index, or BMI. They can calculate their BMI at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s website. People with a BMI of 25. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study  Oct 29, 2009
    Researchers in Hong Kong found that children who got less sleep tended to be heavier (as measured by body mass index, or BMI) than children who slept more ... "There's a lot of evidence linking short sleep duration to higher body mass," said Kristen Knutson, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, who was not involved in the study. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    A Decade Later, Lifestyle Changes Or Metformin Still Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk  Oct 29, 2009
    Their average body mass index (BMI) was 34, which is in the obese range. BMI measures weight in relation to height. (Science Daily)

    Chehalis woman with H1N1 flu dies  Oct 29, 2009
    Seven were considered extremely obese, according to the body mass index. There have been no other known H1N1-related deaths in the county, according to Lewis County Public Health officials. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Exercise in Adolescence May Cut Risk of Deadly Brain Tumor  Oct 29, 2009
    "The BMI [body mass index] finding is very interesting but it's hard to know what to make of it," Moore said. "It's also hard to say if it's a causal relationship or not. It could be that obesity increases the risk of brain cancer, or if could be that some underlying condition increases both the risk of obesity and brain cancer.". (MEDLINEplus)

    Western Diet Fuels Spike In Blood Pressure Of Canada's Inuit  Oct 28, 2009
    Dietary sodium and nutrient intake were measured by questionnaire; blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) were also assessed. The great shift. (Science Daily)

    Larger Pro Athletes Face Future Health Problems  Oct 28, 2009
    Parameters studied included blood pressure, fasting glucose, triglycerides, waist circumference, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, insulin resistance and levels of alanine aminotransferase, an indicator of fatty liver disease. As a whole, professional football players demonstrated higher fasting glucose levels, increased body mass index, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratios as compared to their baseball counterparts. (Newsmax)

    Fitness levels decline after age 45  Oct 28, 2009
    Published in the latest issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine , one of the JAMA/Archives journals, the study claimed that maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), not smoking and being physically active are associated with higher fitness levels throughout adult life. To reach the conclusion, Andrew S. Jackson, P.E.D., of the University of Houston, and colleagues studied 3,429 women and 16,889 men age 20 to 96 who participated in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study (ACLS) between 1974... (India Times, India)

    Location Of Body Fat Affects Risk Of Blood Clots In Men, Women  Oct 28, 2009
    In a 10-year prospective study, Danish scientists assessed the relationship between body mass, weight distribution and incidence of blood clots in veins, a condition known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), among 27,178 men and 29,876 women ages 50 to 64 years old at study entry ... The Danish team found statistically significant positive associations between VTE and all measurements of body size, including body weight, body mass index (BMI), total body fat mass, waist circumference and hip... (Science Daily)

    Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk  Oct 27, 2009
    Researchers at Aarhus University Hospital followed more than 57,000 Danish men and women, aged 50 to 64 when the study started, assessing the relationships between body mass, fat distribution and VTE. The initial analysis showed that waist circumference was associated with VTE risk in both men and women. "When hip circumference was adjusted for waist circumference, the association between hip circumference and VTE was eliminated for men but was still significant for women," the report said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Nightmare after surgery  Oct 26, 2009
    Weighing 100 pounds as a 5-year-old, the peak of Smith's weight put her at a body mass index of 69. 4 at age 19. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Click to read:Obesity: A Weighty Issue  Oct 26, 2009
    " Obesity is determined by your body mass index, a rough calculation of body fat based on your height and weight: 8.5 - 24.9 is considered normal 25 - 29.9 is considered overweight 30 and above is obese To determine your own body mass index visit . So, if you're 5'10" (like Doane), and tip the scales at up to 173 pounds, your weight is considered normal. From 174 to 208 pounds, you're overweight. (CBS News)

    Plastic Surgery 2009 news briefs  Oct 26, 2009
    Study: "Inter-Relationships of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Body Mass Indices in the Massive Weight Loss Population" is being presented Sun. Oct. 25, 10:15 - 10:20AM PDT, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. (EurekAlert!)

    Obesity may hinder optimal control of blood pressure and cholesterol  Oct 26, 2009
    Dr. Vineet Bhan, a resident at the University of Toronto, sought to determine whether there were differences in reaching guideline-recommended targets for blood pressure and cholesterol levels according to body mass index (BMI) in a large number of individuals deemed to be at high risk for heart disease and stroke. "In Canada, these high risk patients frequently do not reach their blood pressure and cholesterol targets," says Dr. Bhan. (EurekAlert!)

    Top iPhone Apps For Health Pros, Patients  Oct 26, 2009
    For the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator uses a ratio of weight-to-height used to gauge obesity, and the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) calculator measures stages of kidney disease. Healthcare pros can upgrade to a premium version on the Web, providing access to in-depth, peer-reviewed clinical content on diseases, an infectious disease treatment guide, references on lab tests, and information on herbal and over-the-counter remedies. (TechWeb)

    Long-term Treatment With Proton Pump Inhibitor Can Increase Weight  Oct 24, 2009
    However, the possible impact of changes in body weight(BW) or body mass index (BMI) in reflux patients while on long-term PPI therapy has not been examined. See also. (Science Daily)

    Diabetes drug 'trumps fat pill'  Oct 24, 2009
    " The search is on for the most effective ways to treat obesity and its accompanying health risks: in the UK alone it is estimated that more than half of men and women will end up obese if current trends continue. This study involved volunteers aged 18-65 from across Europe, with a body mass index of between 30 and 40 - a calculation reached by by dividing weight in kilograms by height in metres squared. Dr Ian Campbell, of the charity Weight Concern, said: "It's important that we continue to... (BBC News -- Health)

    Diabetes Drug Helps Obese Lose Weight  Oct 24, 2009
    Volunteers in the study had a body mass index (BMI) of between 30 and 40 ... Volunteers in the study had a body mass index (BMI) of between 30 and 40. (Newsmax)

    Prep Your Body for Winter Muscle Building  Oct 24, 2009
    At this point, you should also start the muscle-building diet you created for yourself to provide the body with the raw materials to synthesize new body mass. More From AskMen. (Fox News)

    Sex-exercises to keep you fit  Oct 24, 2009
    00004000 Women being the physically weaker counterpart during sex, you cannot expect them to hold on to their body mass completely. So again its more of exercise for the men, where they use their biceps muscles to hold their female partner. (India Times, India)

    Health Benefits of the Haruan Fish  Oct 23, 2009
    Research has shown that the haruan has a high vitamin A content, and at 60-70% of body mass, its protein content is also sizeable. Its fat content is low compared to other fresh water fish, and also compared to other poultry such as beef, lamb, and chicken. (Suite101.com)

    Two clinics Saturday  Oct 23, 2009
    "Once we got a sense of how infectious this thing is, we stopped testing. Now we're looking for trends, such as high body mass index or obesity," Netherda said, adding that 51 percent of people who died from the disease were obese. "We want to know the biggest risk factors.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    Twins reveal how to look younger  Oct 23, 2009
    (Each point of body mass is equivalent to five or six pounds of weight, so a four-point difference would be 20 to 24 pounds. . (MSNBC -- Health)

    Physicians Have Less Respect For Obese Patients, Study Suggests  Oct 23, 2009
    As patients had higher body mass index (BMI), physicians reported lower respect for them, according to the study, being published in the November issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. In a group of 238 patients, each 10-unit increase in BMI was associated with a 14 percent higher prevalence of low patient respect. (Science Daily)

    Study tests weight-gain limits in obese pregnant women  Oct 22, 2009
    People are considered obese if they have a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher. BMI is calculated on the basis of a person's weight and height. (USA Today -- News)

    As breast cancer treatments increase, so does hope  Oct 22, 2009
    Now there is emerging data, make that pretty-sound data, that says lifestyle has something to do with breast cancer, and a large part has to do with weight or body mass index. Women who gain more than 10 pounds after menopause have a higher risk of getting breast cancer, and women who ve had breast cancer have a higher risk of relapse if they gain more than 10 pounds after their diagnosis. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Schools implementing BMI program  Oct 22, 2009
    To address the situation, Scituate schools are implementing a new body mass index (BMI) program, which will monitor childhood obesity over a number of years ... According to school district nurse leader Marge Rossi, body mass index is calculated by measuring a child s height and weight. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave  Oct 22, 2009
    Oregon researchers collected data on almost 1,700 obese women (their body mass index was 30 or higher) who gave birth between 2000 and 2005. "We found that 70 percent of the women were exceeding the recommended weight gain for women in their weight category," said researcher Victor J. Stevens, a senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    KIRO 7's Michelle Millman: Ladies, Know Your Boobs!  Oct 22, 2009
    Also, get down to a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is calculated from a person's weight and height and provides a reliable indicator of body fatness. (KIRO TV, WA)

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