Tag: Weight: Misc.
Globally, Fewer Teens Perceive Themselves as Overweight
Authors say changes in body weight perception could undermine efforts to tackle obesity
Breast Density Varies in Racial/Ethnic Groups After BMI Adjustment
Clinically important differences seen in prevalence of dense breasts even after adjustment for body mass index
Link Between Cognitive Ability and Body Mass Index May Be Biased
New study shows shared family factors may explain previous findings
Lower Birth Weight, More Weight Gain Seen With In Utero COVID-19 Exposure
Significant proportion of the link between COVID-19 exposure and postnatal growth mediated by birth weight z-score
Positive Parenting, Family Factors Cut Disordered Eating Behaviors
However, these factors are not enough to fully overcome weight-stigmatizing experiences
Excess Weight Linked to More Somatic Complaints in Oldest Old Men
Body mass index associated with somatization, but not with depression or anxiety
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Implementation Linked to Drop in BMI z-Scores
Similar trends seen among youth aged 12 to 18 years and for those living in households with lower annual income
Body Mass Index Tied to Multiple Myeloma Survival
Decreased survival seen for both underweight and severe obesity in newly diagnosed patients
Number of Daily Meals Linked to Weight Change in Adults
Increase of one daily meal associated with average difference in annual weight change of 0.28 kg
Living in Higher-Opportunity Neighborhoods Tied to Better Childhood BMI
Higher opportunity, lower social vulnerability in early life tied to lower risk for obesity from childhood to adolescence
