Tag: Weight: Misc.
Low BMI Linked to Increased Risk of Progression, Death in mCRC
Risk of progression and/or death highest for low BMI, decreases as BMI increases, then plateaus
Exposure to BPA in Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight in Girls
Bisphenol A levels also linked to slightly longer pregnancies
Gaining Weight in Adulthood Linked to Lower Fecundity
Correlations also seen for being overweight, obese in adulthood, being underweight at age 18
Higher Midlife BMI Tied to Earlier Alzheimer’s
Slimming down might delay dementia, research suggests
Two Trajectories of Childhood Growth for Type 2 Diabetes
Both start with low weight and BMI at birth; rapid BMI increase in childhood in one pathway
BMI Doesn’t Affect Kidney Transplant Survival
No difference between defined BMI bands in patient or graft survival for transplanted patients
In Teens, Sedentary Behavior Independently Tied to Adiposity
Correlation for TV viewing, screen time, sedentary behaviors with adiposity, independent of diet
Focus on Calories Versus Quality of Food Misdirected
Researchers say it's not just about calories; some foods not as impactful on weight as thought
Diet Soda Intake Tied to Belly Fat in Older Adults
Findings show a dose-response relationship, even when adjusting for other factors
Postmenopausal Weight Loss or Gain Ups Risk of Fracture
Researchers found just a 5 percent gain or loss may affect postmenopausal bone health
