Bing Now a Serious Challenger to Google Nov 12, 2009
Search for "bmi," for instance, and Bing displays Wolfram Alpha's body mass index calculator at the top of the results page. It's debatable whether Bing is gaining market share, however, or simply spinning its wheels. (Newsmax)
Reduced Muscle Strength Associated With Risk For Alzheimer's Nov 11, 2009
The association between muscle strength and risk for Alzheimer's disease remained even after other factors, including body mass index and physical activity level, were considered. "Because Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years and its hallmark is change in cognitive function, we examined the association of muscle strength with cognitive decline," the authors write. (Science Daily)
Muscle weakness may contribute to Alzheimer's disease Nov 11, 2009
The link between muscle strength and Alzheimer's remained even after the researchers accounted for other factors, such as body mass index and physical activity levels, the researchers noted in the study published in the Nov. issue of the Journal Archives of Neurology. The researchers also found that weak muscles were associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment, the earliest sign of cognitive decline. (Xinhuanet, China)
Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women Nov 11, 2009
Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using information given by the women about what their height and weight were when they were 18 and at the start of the study. A BMI of 18. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Expectant moms, babies subjects of new Singapore study to prevent obesity and diabetes in adults Nov 10, 2009
Research, however, indicates that Asians seem more prone to metabolic diseases at lower body mass index. Also, different ethnic groups seem to be at different risk levels, Dr. Chong said. (EurekAlert!)
Overweight Mothers Linked to Infant Heart Defects Nov 9, 2009
They assessed obesity according to each woman's body mass index, or BMI, which relates weight to height. A woman 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds (86 kg) would have a BMI of 31. (MEDLINEplus)
Teenage obesity link to future MS Nov 9, 2009
The researchers compared the risk of the disease with body mass index (BMI) - a ratio of weight to height - at age 18. Participants were also asked to describe their body size using a series of diagrams at the age of five, 10 and 20. (BBC News -- Health)
Physical Education Key To Improving Health In Low-income Adolescents Nov 7, 2009
The study, which identifies opportunities for adolescents to improve their health based on routine daily activities, finds that regular participation in PE class is significantly associated with greater cardiovascular fitness and lower body mass index ... Weight was measured using body mass index scores, and cardiovascular fitness was assessed using the amount of time it takes to walk/run a mile ... The researchers found that engaging in at least 20 minutes of exercise during PE class was... (Science Daily)
11 Things: Why football hasn't become a world sport Nov 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009. The NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently played the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium in London, whose citizenry maintain a cult appreciation for the sport following the decline of its popularity there during the 1990s. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BMI tests are not schools place Nov 6, 2009
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts mandates that all students in public schools be tested for body mass index (BMI), a glaring example of increasing government intrusion into citizens privacy. Parents have the exclusive right and responsibility to monitor their children s health, and the schools have no place in this. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases each year Nov 6, 2009
More than 26 percent of Americans are obese, defined as having a body mass index of 30 or higher. BMI is equal to weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. (MSNBC -- Health)
University researchers to study video games' affect on health Nov 6, 2009
Georgetown University which will also assign obese and overweight urban high school students to play the Wii Active competitively after school with the goal of lowering their body mass index (BMI); play the Wii Active cooperatively in a team after school with the goal of helping each other reduce their BMI, or play with no access to Wii Active after school. Long Island University, in Brooklyn, N.Y., which will compare the use of a commercially available dance pad video game, Dance Dance... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
H1N1 a 'Special Threat' to the Obese Nov 5, 2009
In the 268 cases of adults over 20 whose weight was known, 58 percent were obese, with a body mass index of over 30, and of these, 67 percent were morbidly obese, with a BMI of over 40. BMI is equal to weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. (Fox News)
Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy, Study Finds Nov 5, 2009
" Last month Luke was awarded the 2009 Scientific Program Prize Paper for her presentation on maternal obesity research at the 2009 American Society of Reproductive Medicine international meeting in Atlanta. More than 5,000 experts from around the world attended the meeting, which featured nearly 900 abstracts. Only two were selected as program prize papers. As part of the research, Luke's team looked at the effect increasing body mass index had on a woman's ability to become pregnant using... (Science Daily)
Bee Fit Health Fair Friday, free Nov 5, 2009
Sixty different vendors are lined up to provide health screenings that include such things as cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body fat, heart attack risk and skin cancer checks. Representatives of the Louisiana Department of Insurance will even be on hand to tackle insurance-related questions and to provide information on the Office of Consumer Advocacy. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Obesity affects sex life, pregnancy Nov 4, 2009
As part of the research, Lukes team looked at the effect increasing body mass index had on a womans ability to become pregnant using assisted reproductive technology and how obesity affects pregnancy outcomes. They compared outcomes to women with normal body mass index (BMI of 18. (India Times, India)
$600K grant to boost weight-loss program Nov 4, 2009
Diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses are associated with obesity, defined as a body mass index of more than 30 ... Diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses are associated with obesity, defined as a body mass index of more than 30. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Older patients most likely to die from H1N1 influenza Nov 4, 2009
Of the 361 patients whose body mass index or BMI, a number based on height and weight was known, half were obese, and half of those patients were morbidly obese, defined as having a BMI over 39, or roughly 100 pounds overweight. Like the hospitalized patients overall, nearly a third of the obese patients were reported to have no known risk factor for severe influenza, although about a quarter had other health conditions, such as high blood pressure. (USA Today -- News)
Information on diabetes prevention and antipsychotic drugs Nov 2, 2009
Depending on the drug, 10 percent to 36 percent of the patients crossed the line into the obese or overweight category, based on body mass index. Two drugs, olanzapine and quetiapine, were linked to higher cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are risk factors for metabolic syndrome. (Boston Globe)
Easy ways to keep your heart fit Nov 2, 2009
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute defines being overweight as having a BMI (Body Mass Index ) of over 25. Those with BMI over 30 are considered obese. (India Times, India)
Dr. Gott: Vegetarian diet endorsed by patient's doctor Nov 2, 2009
My cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure are ideal for my age. Oh yes, my current doctor is a practicing Hindu. (Erie Times-News, PA)
For dialysis patients, skinny is dangerous Nov 1, 2009
"Counter-intuitively, higher body mass index is associated with greater survival in hemodialysis patients. We hypothesized that very low body fatless than ten percentwould be a strong predictor of mortality.". Using near-infrared interactance technology, the researchers measured body fat percentage in 671 hemodialysis patients from eight California dialysis centers. (EurekAlert!)
Do Bans on Fast-food Restaurants Im... Oct 30, 2009
The study exposed as myth the notion that poor and low-income neighborhoods in South Los Angeles were overrun with fast-food eateries, which city lawmakers blamed for the region s high obesity rates and higher body mass index. The density per capita of major fast-food establishments such as McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut is actually 50 percent higher in the city s more affluent Westside, researchers Roland Sturm and Deborah A. Cohen stated. (Suite101.com)
Groups weigh in with special support Oct 30, 2009
A member's goal for weight loss is based on national standards for each person's body mass index. Group leaders give a health talk at every meeting, with information coming from Weight Watchers International, which Morago praised for being involved with the latest research regarding nutrition, exercise and weight loss. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Health care issues: Incentives for staying healthy Oct 30, 2009
Some employers, like Safeway, already discount premiums for workers that meet certain standards for body mass index, quit smoking, or control blood pressure. Current regulations allow such incentives to be no larger than 20 percent of the total premium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Exercise in Adolescence May Cut Risk of Deadly Brain Tumor Oct 29, 2009
"The BMI [body mass index] finding is very interesting but it's hard to know what to make of it," Moore said. "It's also hard to say if it's a causal relationship or not. It could be that obesity increases the risk of brain cancer, or if could be that some underlying condition increases both the risk of obesity and brain cancer.". (MEDLINEplus)
AGING & CARING: 10 ways to help your parents prevent a heart attack Oct 29, 2009
The best way to determine whether your parents are overweight or obese is to calculate their body mass index, or BMI. They can calculate their BMI at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s website. People with a BMI of 25. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Chehalis woman with H1N1 flu dies Oct 29, 2009
Seven were considered extremely obese, according to the body mass index. There have been no other known H1N1-related deaths in the county, according to Lewis County Public Health officials. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Depressed Pregnant Women Could Be At Higher Risk For Severe Response To Flu Infection Oct 29, 2009
In both studies, the researchers assessed a variety of health behaviors and measures, such as body mass index, cigarette smoking, prenatal vitamin use and physical activity, to gauge whether these factors might affect the presence of inflammation markers. None of the measures had a significant effect, Christian said. (Science Daily)
Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study Oct 29, 2009
Researchers in Hong Kong found that children who got less sleep tended to be heavier (as measured by body mass index, or BMI) than children who slept more. But among children who slept less than eight hours a night, those who compensated for their weekday sleep deficit by sleeping late on weekends or holidays were significantly less likely to be overweight or obese. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A Decade Later, Lifestyle Changes Or Metformin Still Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk Oct 29, 2009
Their average body mass index (BMI) was 34, which is in the obese range. BMI measures weight in relation to height. (Science Daily)
Research shows Tai Chi exercise reduces knee osteoarthritis pain in the elderly Oct 29, 2009
The mean age of participants was 65 years with a mean body mass index of 30. 0 kg/m2. (EurekAlert!)
Western Diet Fuels Spike In Blood Pressure Of Canada's Inuit Oct 28, 2009
Dietary sodium and nutrient intake were measured by questionnaire; blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) were also assessed. The great shift. (Science Daily)
Fitness levels decline after age 45 Oct 28, 2009
Published in the latest issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine , one of the JAMA/Archives journals, the study claimed that maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), not smoking and being physically active are associated with higher fitness levels throughout adult life. To reach the conclusion, Andrew S. Jackson, P.E.D., of the University of Houston, and colleagues studied 3,429 women and 16,889 men age 20 to 96 who participated in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study (ACLS) between 1974... (India Times, India)
Larger Pro Athletes Face Future Health Problems Oct 28, 2009
Parameters studied included blood pressure, fasting glucose, triglycerides, waist circumference, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, insulin resistance and levels of alanine aminotransferase, an indicator of fatty liver disease. As a whole, professional football players demonstrated higher fasting glucose levels, increased body mass index, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratios as compared to their baseball counterparts. (Newsmax)
Losing While Cruising To The Store: Obesity Linked To Fewer Neighborhood Food Options Oct 28, 2009
The study, to be published in the November issue of Social Science and Medicine, compared the body mass index of nearly 500,000 Salt Lake County residents with food-related business addresses within their neighborhoods ... Zick and colleagues used three sources to analyze body mass index in relationship to neighborhood characteristics such as walkability and food environment ... Both factors related to body mass index in the 2008 study. (Science Daily)
HEALTHY MENUS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts for 2 weeks Oct 27, 2009
Step 1: Use our to determine your Body Mass Index and decide what you want to weigh. Step 2: Get acquainted with the , and. (USA Today -- News)
Accelerated Bone Growth May Be An Indicator Of Hypertension In Children Oct 26, 2009
This study compared bone age as a marker of biological maturation in hypertensive children with healthy controls closely matched for body mass index (BMI), age and sex, to assess the association between skeletal maturation and hypertension. The investigators X-rayed the left-hand wrists of 54 untreated hypertensive Polish children (average age 14. (Science Daily)
Fruit: The secret weapon in parents' nutritional arsenal Oct 26, 2009
Fruit fights childhood obesity, according to studies by Tufts and Baylor universities that linked high fruit and vegetable consumption by children with a lower body mass index. is naturally low in calories but high in nutrients like immune system boosting vitamin C, water and fiber, which helps children feel fuller and more energized with fewer calories. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Click to read:Obesity: A Weighty Issue Oct 26, 2009
" Obesity is determined by your body mass index, a rough calculation of body fat based on your height and weight: 8.5 - 24.9 is considered normal 25 - 29.9 is considered overweight 30 and above is obese To determine your own body mass index visit . So, if you're 5'10" (like Doane), and tip the scales at up to 173 pounds, your weight is considered normal. From 174 to 208 pounds, you're overweight. (CBS News)
Top iPhone Apps For Health Pros, Patients Oct 26, 2009
For the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator uses a ratio of weight-to-height used to gauge obesity, and the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) calculator measures stages of kidney disease. Healthcare pros can upgrade to a premium version on the Web, providing access to in-depth, peer-reviewed clinical content on diseases, an infectious disease treatment guide, references on lab tests, and information on herbal and over-the-counter remedies. (TechWeb)
Obesity may hinder optimal control of blood pressure and cholesterol Oct 26, 2009
Dr. Vineet Bhan, a resident at the University of Toronto, sought to determine whether there were differences in reaching guideline-recommended targets for blood pressure and cholesterol levels according to body mass index (BMI) in a large number of individuals deemed to be at high risk for heart disease and stroke. "In Canada, these high risk patients frequently do not reach their blood pressure and cholesterol targets," says Dr. Bhan. (EurekAlert!)
Nightmare after surgery Oct 26, 2009
Weighing 100 pounds as a 5-year-old, the peak of Smith's weight put her at a body mass index of 69. 4 at age 19. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Diabetes drug 'trumps fat pill' Oct 24, 2009
" The search is on for the most effective ways to treat obesity and its accompanying health risks: in the UK alone it is estimated that more than half of men and women will end up obese if current trends continue. This study involved volunteers aged 18-65 from across Europe, with a body mass index of between 30 and 40 - a calculation reached by by dividing weight in kilograms by height in metres squared. Dr Ian Campbell, of the charity Weight Concern, said: "It's important that we continue to... (BBC News -- Health)
Diabetes Drug Helps Obese Lose Weight Oct 24, 2009
Volunteers in the study had a body mass index (BMI) of between 30 and 40 ... Volunteers in the study had a body mass index (BMI) of between 30 and 40. (Newsmax)
Long-term Treatment With Proton Pump Inhibitor Can Increase Weight Oct 24, 2009
However, the possible impact of changes in body weight(BW) or body mass index (BMI) in reflux patients while on long-term PPI therapy has not been examined. See also. (Science Daily)
Two clinics Saturday Oct 23, 2009
"Once we got a sense of how infectious this thing is, we stopped testing. Now we're looking for trends, such as high body mass index or obesity," Netherda said, adding that 51 percent of people who died from the disease were obese. "We want to know the biggest risk factors.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Physicians Have Less Respect For Obese Patients, Study Suggests Oct 23, 2009
As patients had higher body mass index (BMI), physicians reported lower respect for them, according to the study, being published in the November issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. In a group of 238 patients, each 10-unit increase in BMI was associated with a 14 percent higher prevalence of low patient respect. (Science Daily)
As breast cancer treatments increase, so does hope Oct 22, 2009
Now there is emerging data, make that pretty-sound data, that says lifestyle has something to do with breast cancer, and a large part has to do with weight or body mass index. Women who gain more than 10 pounds after menopause have a higher risk of getting breast cancer, and women who ve had breast cancer have a higher risk of relapse if they gain more than 10 pounds after their diagnosis. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Associations between dietary habits and body mass index with gut microbiota composition and fecal water genotoxicity: an observational study in African American and Caucasian American volunteers Oct 22, 2009
Other articles by authors. Related articles/pages. (Nutrition Journal)
Schools implementing BMI program Oct 22, 2009
To address the situation, Scituate schools are implementing a new body mass index (BMI) program, which will monitor childhood obesity over a number of years ... According to school district nurse leader Marge Rossi, body mass index is calculated by measuring a child s height and weight. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
KIRO 7's Michelle Millman: Ladies, Know Your Boobs! Oct 22, 2009
Also, get down to a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is calculated from a person's weight and height and provides a reliable indicator of body fatness. (KIRO TV, WA)
For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave Oct 22, 2009
Oregon researchers collected data on almost 1,700 obese women (their body mass index was 30 or higher) who gave birth between 2000 and 2005. "We found that 70 percent of the women were exceeding the recommended weight gain for women in their weight category," said researcher Victor J. Stevens, a senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Study tests weight-gain limits in obese pregnant women Oct 22, 2009
People are considered obese if they have a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher. BMI is calculated on the basis of a person's weight and height. (USA Today -- News)
'Superobesity,' Chronic Disease Burden Associated With Risk Of Death Following Bariatric Surgery Oct 22, 2009
Currently, 165,000 veterans who use Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities have class III obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater, according to background information in the article. Evidence suggests bariatric surgery is one of the few interventions that can help morbidly obese individuals lose enough weight to significantly improve their health and quality of life. (Science Daily)
Obese Women Gain Too Much Weight In Pregnancy, Then Retain Weight A Year Later Oct 22, 2009
The study included 1,656 Oregon and Washington women enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente health plan whose body mass index was 30 or higher at the start of their pregnancies, and who gave birth between January 2000 and December 2005. To be included in the study, women had to have three key weight measurements recorded in their medical records: a starting weight between six months prior to conception and 12 weeks after conception; a delivery weight within two weeks after giving birth; and a... (Science Daily)
FDA Cracks Down on Deceptive Food Labels Oct 21, 2009
See the government's guidelines, calculate your body mass index and quiz yourself on healthy food choices. Stories. (CBS News)
Health / Fitness Snapshots Oct 21, 2009
In a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CDC researchers found that overweight or obese women as defined by body mass index (BMI) had an approximately 18 percent increased risk of giving birth to babies with these or other heart defects. Severely obese women had an even greater increase in risk: About 30 percent when compared to women with normal BMI.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Some People Vulnerable to Persistent Post-Op Pain Oct 21, 2009
Other factors -- age, anxiety, depression, other pain problems and body mass index -- weren't linked to pain after the operations, the study authors noted. "These findings prove that persistent pain following surgery is related to both surgical and patient-specific factors, suggesting that patients with high pain response before surgery should be operated laparoscopically -- a procedure that is less likely to inflict nerve damage and resulting further pain development," Kehlet said. (MEDLINEplus)
Too Big To Win Oct 20, 2009
Daniel Engber is a Slate senior editor with a body mass index of 25. 4. (Slate)
Medford parents can expect childrens BMI reports from school district Oct 20, 2009
A new state mandate will require schools across the state to record students Body Mass Index (BMI), a practice already in place informally in Medford for several years. Eileen DiBattista, supervisor of health services for the Medford Public Schools, informed the School Committee last month that the BMI of every student in grades 1, 4, 7 and 10 will have to be calculated this year, and that the results of the screenings will be sent home to parents for review. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Being obese no big deal, say pregnant women Oct 19, 2009
Only 16 per cent who were rated in the top-most category because of their high Body Mass Index (BMI) score considered themselves to be obese. "This may result in women having an inaccurate picture of the potential risk their weight adds to a future pregnancy," said Dr Callaway, who works at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospitals and the University of Queensland's school of medicine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Missing the obvious Oct 18, 2009
The 16-year study, to be printed in the journal, "Contemporary Economic Policy," looked at soft-drink taxation and how it impacted body mass index. The BMI is a crude and imperfect assessment, based on height and weight, which many have been convinced is the be all, end all when it comes to health, insurability and an individual's worthiness as a human being. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
The silent killer Oct 17, 2009
Overweight and obesity are commonly defined using the body mass index (BMI) and measures of waist circumference. A person who has a BMI of equal to or greater than 25 is classified as overweight while someone having a BMI of equal to or greater than 30 is regarded as obese. (iAfrica.com)
Soda Taxes Not Making a Dent in U.S. Waistlines Oct 17, 2009
In an analysis of 16 years of data (1990 to 2006) on how various forms of soft drink taxation affected body mass index, researchers found that taxation has only a minor effect on BMI, which is a measurement based on weight and height. For example, a 1 percent tax increase causes a BMI decrease of 0. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
