Investigative Techniques: News and Research on Body Mass Index

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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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is low BMI harmful in old age?

Despite the success of drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) in promoting both weight loss and longer life, doubt remains about the role of body mass index (BMI) at older ages. Many studies have shown that low BMI is associated ...

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