BMI remains a reliable indicator of excess body fat in most adults, study finds
Johns Hopkins University researchers have found that nearly all adults identified as having obesity based on body mass index (BMI) also had confirmed excess adiposity.
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Research identifies new cut-off points for overweight and obesity in male athletes
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that the internationally recognized body mass index (BMI) cut-off points greatly overestimate overweight and obesity ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Factors influencing the severity of menstrual-related symptoms vary by exercise habits, study finds
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have found that the severity of menstrual-related symptoms, such as dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome, may vary depending on exercise habits. Their study suggests that strategies ...
Apr 18, 2025
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School lunch program can reduce obesity among teenagers, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
A new study led by Professor Sayaka Nakamura from Sophia University in Japan and Professor Shiko Maruyama from Jinan University in China published in the journal Health Economics reveals the significant positive impact of ...
Apr 17, 2025
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High school experiences linked to midlife body weight
High schools have long been recognized for shaping students' futures. According to a new study by researchers from Penn State, the University of Texas, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota, ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Can AI tell if you'll stick to your workout? New study says it might
Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts.
Apr 17, 2025
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Cold weather chills intentions to lose weight, study finds
While public health experts have raised concerns that warming global temperatures may be contributing to obesity, a new study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and American University reveals a surprising ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Study estimates adolescents living with overweight and obesity in England has increased by 50% between 2008–2023
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that the proportion of adolescents living with overweight or obesity in England has increased by 50% from 2008-2010 (22%) ...
Apr 14, 2025
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A patient-centered approach for managing obesity in children and adolescents
A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents takes a patient-centered approach, emphasizing behavioral and psychological supports that focus on outcomes valued by patients and their ...
Apr 14, 2025
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How dentists could help tackle obesity in children
As a specialty registrar in pediatric dentistry, I've seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria breaking down sugar ...
Apr 8, 2025
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