Genetic Screening for Diabetes No More Useful than Traditional Methods Nov 23, 2008
Then, the researchers compared the predictive value of this score to traditional risk factors for the type 2 diabetes such as obesity as measured by body mass index, age, blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting glucose and triglyceride level. They found that screening for these genetic variants did predict who would develop diabetes, but not significantly better than a regular doctors examination. (eFluxMedia)
Graham Hospital Home Health & Hospice to hold open house, with free screenings Nov 21, 2008
Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index (BMI) screenings will be provided free of charge. Also, light refreshments will be served, and visitors can register to win prizes. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Diabetes health fair set Sat. Nov 21, 2008
Participants can get blood glucose readings, body mass index assessment, oral health checks and several other services. For more information, call 282-2596. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A 'Weigh' to Fight Obesity? Nov 21, 2008
However, in this study, the slight difference in weight and body mass index (BMI) that use of the scale appeared to confer was not statistically significant. And even though previous studies have shown that self-weighing is a helpful tool for adults who want to lose weight, only a few studies have been done in adolescents, and the results are mixed. (ABC News)
Skinny models in ads don't sell Nov 20, 2008
LONDON: The golden rule of advertising - thin models lure more people towards the product - is actually a misconception, claims a new research. The study revealed that skinny models are a turn off to consumers in TV commercials and other advertising. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Eating Healthy On A Budget Nov 18, 2008
See the government's guidelines, calculate your body mass index and quiz yourself on healthy food choices. News Tools. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Review: Fitness gadgets under the microscope Nov 18, 2008
Scarily, the game will do a body mass index calculation, check your centre of gravity and then assign you a "Wii Fit Age", which determines the toughness of your workouts. There are straightforward exercise games but for the reluctant exerciser, the games can trick you into using muscles you didn't know were there. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight Nov 18, 2008
The Wisconsin Epidemiologic Study of Diabetic Retinopathy also found that being male, having higher blood pressure, having protein in urine (a manifestation of diabetic kidney disease) and a greater body mass index also increased one's risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. Maintaining glycemic control, based on blood levels of glycosylated hemoglobin A1 -- a measure of average blood sugar -- helped improve the condition in those that had it as well, regardless of how long the patient had type... (MEDLINEplus)
More schools cultivate learning in student gardens Nov 17, 2008
"Yes, we're going to reduce (body mass index)," said Chicago chef Greg Christian, who founded the Organic School Project. "We're going to increase nutrition education; all that great stuff is going to happen. But the big one is are they going to choose more responsible foods in their life from this point on?". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
My Army Weight Loss Program Nov 17, 2008
I was officially overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which uses a Body Mass Index (BMI) to gauge weight category. Without getting into the specifics of how BMI is calculated, and why it is an effective tool for measuring healthy weight levels, I had too much body fat for my height. (Suite101.com)
Pot belly linked to heart disease Nov 17, 2008
And waist-to-hip ratio was more closely linked to these early signs of heart disease than either body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference alone. BMI is widely used to assess relative body weight, and is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Humana, Virgin launch health rewards program in Louisville Nov 17, 2008
Using HealthZone kiosks provided by Virgin, Humana employees will measure blood pressure, weight, body fat and body mass index and track improvements and exercise. The kiosks will be located in Humana's two corporate gyms and at Louisville Athletic Club's two Louis-ville facilities, according to Jim Turner, Humana's media relations manager for Kentucky and Tennessee. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Hypertension develops early, silently, in African-American men Nov 17, 2008
There were no differences between the groups on a variety of measures, including heart rate, cardiorespiratory fitness, body mass index, body fat, blood lipids and glucose levels. The researchers measured vascular function in a variety of ways, including. (EurekAlert!)
Belly Fat Doubles Death Risk Nov 16, 2008
After adjusting for overweight and obesity, as measured by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and waist-to-hip measurements were both independently associated with an increased risk for early death. Specifically. (CBS News)
10 Things You Probably Don't Know about Your Body and Your Health Nov 16, 2008
BMI - your body mass index ... BMI -- your body mass index. (PR Newswire)
How to Shed Off Those Extra Pounds Nov 16, 2008
What s more important is the Body Mass Index (BMI). The formula for BMI is Weight (kilogram or pound) / Height (meter or inch) x Height (meter or inch). (Suite101.com)
AHA: Gender-Matched Heart Transplants Boost Survival Success Nov 16, 2008
" His group retrospectively reviewed the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database for outcomes of all 18,240 adults who were first-time orthotopic heart transplant recipients from 1998 through 2007. Overall mortality at 30 days and one year varied significantly across the donor-recipient gender combinations (both P Survival curves showed the best cumulative survival rates were for male-male grafts both overall through nine years' follow-up (61%, PP After adjusting for 18 predictors of... (MedPage Today)
Love Handles Could Double Risk Of Premature Death Risk Nov 16, 2008
In recent years, scientists have been supporting the fact that a person s Body Mass Index (BMI) is the most accurate way to assess risk for being overweight ... We found that a large waist circumference is related to a higher risk of death even for individuals who have the same BMI [body mass index, a ratio of weight to height. (That Happened!)
Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Nov 16, 2008
Guidelines call for a prospective patient to have a body mass index, or BMI, of 40, or a BMI of 35 and at least one other condition, such as diabetes or hypertension. For a 5-foot-10-inch person, a weight of 245 pounds would translate to a BMI of 35, and a weight of 275 pounds to a BMI of 40. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Obese women 'more likely to miscarry' Nov 16, 2008
"It's important to identify elevated BMI [body mass index] as a risk factor for miscarriage and counsel those women who are affected on the importance of lifestyle modification.". Landres' team carried out genetic analyses on 204 miscarriages in women with an average age of 35. (guardian.co.uk)
Huge rise in obese mums-to-be Nov 16, 2008
Pregnancies for very large women are considered so risky that most hospitals are turning away expectant mothers with a body mass index higher than 35 or 40. A healthy BMI is 20 to 25. (The Age)
Big waist raises risk of early death Nov 15, 2008
Researchers from Imperial College London, the German Institute of Human Nutrition and other European institutions compared the waist sizes of participants with the same body mass index ... Body mass index (BMI) is a formula that expresses body weight in relation to height and is widely used to screen for weight problems. (CNN)
Fat women at increased miscarriage risk Nov 15, 2008
The study found that women with a body mass index of more than 25 the equivalent of a 5ft 5in woman weighing 11 stone were more likely to miscarry a healthy baby than lighter women. Another study found that women who are overweight or obese are two thirds more likely to miscarry, reports the Telegraph. (Times of India)
UK children meet exercise targets Nov 15, 2008
Body mass index (BMI) was used to define obesity status. PA was assessed with the Actigraph accelerometer over 7 days. (BioMed Central)
It's quiz time! Nov 14, 2008
Page last updated at 17:18 GMT, Thursday, 13 November 2008. Weekly world news quiz. (BBC News)
'Love handles' raise death risk Nov 14, 2008
The standard measure of obesity, body mass index (BMI) remained a reasonable predictor of health problems, with those with a high reading more likely to die from cardiovascular disease or cancer ... " Fat message The reason for the link is not entirely clear, but another researcher, Dr Tobias Pischon, from the German Institute of Human Nutrition at Potsdam-Rehbrucke, said that abdominal fat was not like other fat reserves, but could directly influence the development of chronic disease by... (BBC News)
Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where it Collects Nov 14, 2008
"We found that a large waist circumference is related to a higher risk of death even for individuals who have the same BMI [body mass index, a ratio of weight to height]," said the study's lead author, Dr. Tobias Pischon, of the German Institute of Human Nutrition ... A body mass index between 25 and 29. (MEDLINEplus)
Nothing Lovely About Love Handles Nov 14, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008. Love handles increase death risk: study Posted: 14 November 2008 1258 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Sports May Endanger Fans Health Nov 14, 2008
Daniel Sweeney, professor of sport management, and Donna Quimby, professor of exercise science, found that people who are more personally committed and emotionally involved with a sports team have a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) than do people who are less personally committed and emotionally involved with a sports team. Additionally, the more enthusiastic sports fans eat fast food more often, have diets which are higher in fat, eat less vegetables, eat breakfast less often during the week, and... (Newsmax)
Health, the No.1 issue in Quebec: the Coalition against morbid obesity urges Quebec's Health and Social Services to submit its action plan on bariatric surgery promised in 2008 Nov 13, 2008
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Calculate your body mass index Nov 13, 2008
Doctors use the body mass index (BMI) as a simple way of assessing whether a patient needs to lose weight. The calculation is based on comparing a person's weight with their body height. (BBC News -- Health)
Obese Kids Have Middle-Aged Arteries Nov 13, 2008
First, many of these experiments were not controlled by measuring arterial wall thickness in age-matched children with normal body mass index, by the same technique and investigator. Second, since these measurements were done after the kids were obese, it is not possible to know whether the children had the same arterial wall thickness before they were obese. (Newsweek)
Football Players: Staying Active May Lower Health Risks For Large, Retired Athletes Nov 13, 2008
When compared to physically active Aerobic Center controls, retired NFL players had a greater body mass index (BMI) and waist size, but no difference in other cardiovascular risk factors or CAC scores. Despite their large body size, retired NFL players do not have a greater prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors nor CAC than community controls, Chang said. (Science Daily)
Previous Abortions And Exercise: Do They Affect Pregnancy? Nov 13, 2008
This was particularly relevant for women with BMI (Body Mass Index) under 25. Among women with BMI over 30, this study does not show any protection against pre-eclampsia despite physical activity. (Science Daily)
Obese Kids' Artery Plaque Similar To Middle-aged Adults Nov 13, 2008
Forty (57 percent) had a body mass index (BMI, a calculation of weight for height) above the 95th percentile. Their average CIMT was 0. (Science Daily)
Overweight 'higher asthma risk' Nov 13, 2008
The study, by a joint team from the US National Jewish Medical and Research Center and University of Colorado, classed normal weight as someone with a body mass index below 25, overweight over 25 but below 30, and obese as 30 and above. The analysis showed that for every normal weight person with asthma, there were 1. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Large waist almost doubles premature death risk Nov 13, 2008
Having a large waistline can almost double your risk of dying prematurely even if your body mass index is within the "normal" range, according to a new study of over 350,000 people across Europe, published Wednesday in the U.S. magazine New England Journal of Medicine ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Having a large waistline can almost double your risk of dying prematurely even if your body mass index is within the "normal" range, according to a new study of over 350,000 people across Europe,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Surf the Web to stay fit Nov 13, 2008
Fortunately, most of the exercise calculators on the Internet also offer the tools to determine your body mass index or BMI.. That calculation considers your weight and your height to determine whether you are at an optimal weight or overweight. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk Nov 13, 2008
Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says. Tuesday, November 11, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Weight-Loss Surgery May Improve IVF Outcomes Nov 13, 2008
Three of the women became pregnant after one IVF cycle; their body mass index at the time of IVF ranged from 22 ... Body mass index(BMI) is the ratio of weight to height ... They studied seven morbidly obese women (with an average body mass index of 49) who underwent bariatric surgery, leading to an average BMI of 37 at 6 months after surgery, along with 36 normal-weight infertile women who had normal ovarian reserve. (MEDLINEplus)
Valley events Nov 13, 2008
Visitors can have their body mass index, blood pressure and blood glucose levels checked, free of charge. For more information, call (252) 744-3182. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Being Big Around the Middle Poses Big Risks Nov 13, 2008
Current obesity guidelines rely on the body mass index (BMI), a ratio of height and weight. The problem, as many experts have noted, is that the weight component does not distinguish between fat and muscle mass nor does it account for how fat distributed. (Time.com)
Large Waist Doubles Death Risk Nov 13, 2008
Having a large waistline can almost double your risk of dying prematurely even if your body mass index is within the 'normal' range, according to a new study of over 350,000 people across Europe, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine ... It suggests that doctors should measure a patient's waistline and their hips as well as their body mass index as part of standard health checks, according to the researchers, from Imperial College London, the German Institute of Human Nutrition,... (Newsmax)
Obese kids face early heart disease risk Nov 12, 2008
Youngsters most at risk in the study were those who were obese, with body mass index or BMI at or above the 95th percentile, and those who had abnormally high cholesterol levels, including either too much of the so-called bad LDL cholesterol, or too little of the good HDL cholesterol. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Heart disease in 20s likely for obese kids Nov 12, 2008
The children all had abnormalities in one or more types of cholesterol, and 40 of them had a body mass index, or BMI - a calculation of weight and height used as a measure of obesity - in the 95th percentile. Because the researchers did not have access to healthy children for comparison, they compared the measured values to readily available data for 45-year-olds, using an arbitrary cutoff value of the 25th percentile, Raghuveer said. (AZCentral -- News)
Can Vitamins And Minerals Prevent Hearing Loss? Nov 11, 2008
(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. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Age Is Not A Key Factor In Cancer Survival, But Clinical Trials Exclude Older Patients Nov 11, 2008
The data from each patient, which included body mass index and quality of life scores as well as various clinical tests, was subjected to a detailed analysis. This showed that there were four independent factors that played a significant role in predicting whether a patient survived. (Science Daily)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
Physical activity does reduce considerably the increased risk of heart disease in women with an elevated body mass index, or , but it doesn't totally eliminate it. When is it OK for a doctor to touch you. (USA Today -- Money)
UAE to launch nation-wide diabetes survey for children Nov 11, 2008
The survey will measure the schoolchildren's weight and height, calculate their body mass index, and also ask the children about their eating habits and lifestyle. The ministry will compare the results with the finding of the 2006 World Health Organization (WHO) Global School-Based Student Health Survey, which found that 11. (Xinhuanet, China)
Activity May Ward Off Preeclampsia for Lean Women Nov 11, 2008
"The main risk factor for preeclampsia is actually a high body mass index, so reducing weight before starting to think about pregnancy is in general a very good idea," lead investigator Dr. Per Magnus of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, told Reuters Health ... Using the participant's body mass index, the relationship was strongest in women who were not overweight, and no relationship was seen in women who were obese. (MEDLINEplus)
Myopic Patients Cautioned About Heavy Lifting Nov 11, 2008
Further analysis showed that heavy lifting and high body mass index were risk factors as well. Compared with no lifting, heavy lifting increased the odds of retinal detachment by 4. (MEDLINEplus)
New study finds obese women more impulsive than other females Nov 11, 2008
Previous studies have shown that those who score higher in disinhibition have higher body mass indexes and gain weight more easily, she said ... "Our study found that obese men have more impulse control than obese women. So, obese men may be protected from more impulsive behavior on the delay-discounting task by having lower disinhibition in general. Obese women may have the double whammy of being female and having higher body mass index," Weller said. (EurekAlert!)
Diabetes strikes 1 in 15 Oregonians Nov 9, 2008
Finding out your target body mass index, or healthy ratio of height to weight, is important in maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. Health officials said modeling a diet after a diabetic s with the same five days of exercise a week will help. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Can Red Wine in Pill Form Help You Lose Weight? Nov 9, 2008
BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) CALCULATOR ... The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a stastical measure of weight ranges. (HealthNews)
Pregnancy Diabetes Doubles Risk Of Language Delay In Children Nov 9, 2008
Risk factors for this complication during pregnancy include the mother's age and her body mass index. "As mothers are having their children at a later age and the incidence of obesity in the population is on the rise, the rate of gestational diabetes is clearly increasing," underlined Professor Dionne. (Science Daily)
Melanin Production Discovered In Fat Tissue May Protect Some Individuals Against Chronic Diseases Associated With Obesity Nov 8, 2008
19, 2007) Researchers have found that the existing body mass index criteria for obesity surgery often excludes a group of obese patients at risk of cardiovascular. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Feeling sleepy? Driving while drowsy could become illegal Nov 8, 2008
U Screening all truck drivers with a body mass index over 30 for sleep apnea, since the disorder is more prevalent in people who are overweight. U Investigating crashes resulting in death, debilitating injury, or property damage in excess of $50,000 to see if drowsiness was a factor. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Casual Male's business prospects expand with European waistlines Nov 8, 2008
The World Health Organization, part of the United Nations, defines a person as obese if he or she has a body mass index, which is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, of more than 30. Obesity rates vary greatly by country, from 10 percent of the population in France to 22 percent in Britain and 25 percent in Greece. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008
The government will then figure out the kids' body mass index and send parents a letter saying whether their children are underweight, healthy, overweight or very overweight. The words "fat" and "obese" will be conspicuously absent from the letters, The Guardian newspaper, because government officials "fear they might stigmatise (British spelling) overweight children and cause families to ignore the results." One critic called the government's approach "a bit prissy and namby-pamby.". (USA Today -- Money)
An eye for nutritious consumption is a necessity Nov 8, 2008
That means that in every state but Colorado, at least one in five people will have a body mass index of 30 percent or higher. When our culture encourages people to simply treat food as a given or a tasty object without giving thought to its bodily impact via its calorie count, our knees will inevitably buckle under the weight (forgive the pun) of this epidemic of truly large proportions. (Yale Herald, CT)
Fat or very tall can beat booze test Nov 8, 2008
They say people with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25 have a clear advantage in passing the test. "If you have more fat or high water content in the body, your blood will absorb less alcohol. Fatter people can consume more alcohol than thinner people and not have it detected in their breath because they have higher body mass. People who are about 6 feet 5 inches or taller have the same advantage," says Dr Sandeep Budhiraja, who practices internal medicine at Max Hospital. (India Times, India)
Companies Halt Diet Drug Research Nov 7, 2008
See the government's guidelines, calculate your body mass index and quiz yourself on healthy food choices. Stories. (CBS News)
Revealing why an HIV Vaccine Failed Nov 7, 2008
Find out your Body Mass Index (BMI). How safe are your dietary supplements. (Ivanhoe)
Sleep apnea may sabotage your diet Nov 6, 2008
As many as 70 per cent of all people with obstructive sleep apnea are classified as obese (they have a body mass index of 30 or greater). In the latest study, involving 320 adults with the disorder, the increasing severity of symptoms was linked with a higher intake of calories, protein, cholesterol and saturated fat. (Globe and Mail)
What's Happening Nov 6, 2008
2008 Downtown Health Fair - 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., First American Bank and Trust, 300 College Ave.; Dr. Rustin McAlister will be administering flu shots and Athens Regional Medical Center will provide cholesterol level screenings, body mass index, blood sugar level tests and blood pressure checks; no appointment necessary; continental breakfast provided; $30 for flu shots; $15 for screenings; (706) 353-1421 or www. DowntownAthensGa. (Athens Banner-Herald)
