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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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!)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
'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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Too Big To Win Oct 20, 2009
Daniel Engber is a Slate senior editor with a body mass index of 25. 4. (Slate)
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)
Trialing major weight loss for type 2 diabetes in the overweight Oct 15, 2009
Lead investigator Professor Paul O'Brien said until now gastric banding surgery was reserved for people who were obese with a Body Mass Index (BMI) rating greater than 30. "We know the benefits of weight loss in obese patients and we now want to find out if people who are moderately overweight will benefit from weight loss more efficiently and permanently using gastric banding and therefore put their Type 2 diabetes condition into remission," Professor O'Brien said. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Improved diet and exercise alone unlikely to cure obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients Oct 15, 2009
Participants had mild to moderate OSA, were obese with an average body mass index (BMI) of 36. 1, were heavy snorers, had no significant comorbidities and were able to exercise. (EurekAlert!)
Obese Children At Significantly Greater Risk For Post-adenotonsillectomy Complications Oct 14, 2009
The likelihood of developing these adverse events was greater as the body mass index increased, and in boys. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of SDB, occurs when the upper airway obstructs or collapses during sleep, causing a decrease in oxygenation. (Science Daily)
Healthier Neighborhoods Help Keep Diabetes at Bay Oct 14, 2009
"Better neighborhood resources, determined by a combined score for physical activity and healthy foods, were associated with a 38 percent lower incidence of type 2 diabetes. The association remained statistically significant after further adjustment for individual dietary factors, physical activity level and body mass index," wrote Amy H. Auchincloss, of Drexel University School of Public Health in Philadelphia, and colleagues. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the United States has steadily... (MEDLINEplus)
How does media exposure affect self-esteem in overweight and underweight women? Oct 14, 2009
Authors Dirk Smeesters (Erasmus University, the Netherlands), Thomas Mussweiler (University of Cologne, Germany), and Naomi Mandel (Arizona State University) researched the ways individuals with different body mass indexes (BMIs) felt when they were exposed to thin or heavy media models. "Our research confirms earlier research that found that normal body mass index (BMI) females' self-esteem can shift upwards or downwards depending on the model they are exposed to," the authors write. (EurekAlert!)
Healthy neighborhoods may be associated with lower diabetes risk Oct 13, 2009
Blood glucose levels were obtained from study participants at baseline and at three follow-up examinations, during which other individual characteristics also were assessed (including diet, body mass index [BMI] and physical activity levels) ... "The association remained statistically significant after further adjustment for individual dietary factors, physical activity level and body mass index.". (EurekAlert!)
"Good" Dietary Fats Trim Body Fat in Diabetic Women Oct 13, 2009
With CLA, the women saw a dip in body mass index (BMI) -- a measure of weight in relation to height -- and in their total level of body fat. With safflower oil, the women's BMI did not change, but they typically shed a couple pounds of fat from the trunk area; they also showed improvements in their blood sugar levels, which signals better diabetes control. (MEDLINEplus)
Are Obese People Less Likely to Commit Suicide? Oct 13, 2009
On average, about a quarter of adults studied were classified as obese on the basis of their body mass index, which is a standard measure of the relationship of height and weight. Also on average, there were about 12 suicides per 100,000 adults. (MEDLINEplus)
Noncorrectable vision problems associated with shorter lifespan in older adults Oct 13, 2009
Visual impairment has been associated with a higher risk of death as well as factors that may lead to increased death such as unintentional injury, depression, lower body mass index (BMI), reduced walking speeds, increased risk of falls, self-reported difficulty in physical activity, cardiovascular disease, dementia and cancer, according to background information in the article. "Correction for these 'confounders' has been found to attenuate the association between visual impairment and... (EurekAlert!)
CFS confounders considered Oct 12, 2009
After adjusting for demographics, body mass index, fatigue subscales, SF-36 subscales and CFS symptoms, CFS-like illness did not remain significantly associated with having an exclusionary diagnosis. Conclusions. (BioMed Central)
NYT: Lobbyists fight plans to cut health costs Oct 12, 2009
Lobbyists fight big plans to cut health care costs. Some Obama vows fall victim to organized interests and parochial politics. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Demand is high at free San Jose health fair Oct 12, 2009
Health care providers say that with so many people losing their jobs, more patients than ever showed up for screenings, including tests for cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass index and blood pressure. Among the most popular booths was the one offering free flu shots. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Insurers take aim at health bill Oct 12, 2009
11: In an effort to reduce health care costs, North Carolina may require state workers whose body mass index exceeds a certain limit to pay more for their insurance. Former plus-size model Catherine Schuller and John Banz-Haf of George Washing University discuss the issue. (MSNBC -- Politics)
'No Major Role For Fish' In The Prevention Of Heart Failure, Study Suggests Oct 12, 2009
Variations in risk were seen in various sub-groups according to age, sex and body mass index (BMI), but once again the differences were not statistically significant. In diabetic subjects, however, an inverse association of EPA plus DHA intake with heart failure was observed (RR 0. (Science Daily)
Being Overweight Super-sizes Both Risk And Consequences Of Sleep-disordered Breathing Oct 10, 2009
Participants were also evaluated on several measures of physique body mass index (BMI), neck -circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. Among the participants in the overnight study, 40 percent of whom were obese, there were more than 37,000 SDB events. (Science Daily)
Seek contrary voices Oct 10, 2009
Also, given your height and weight, you have a normal BMI (body mass index) for girls your age. To calculate your BMI, use our BMI calculator. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise Oct 10, 2009
The average age of the study participants was 55, and the median body mass index (BMI) for men in both groups was 31, which is considered to be obese. The former professional football players had a significantly lower prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle and metabolic syndrome, the study found. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Antibiotics in the ER: It's Often One-Size-Fits All Oct 9, 2009
"But we have a one-size-fits-all dose in our minds for most antibiotics, and we tend to give that dose regardless of size and other factors that should affect dosing, like age, (kidney) function, and body mass index," Mullins said ... They reviewed data for a little more than a thousand emergency department patients treated over a 3-month period who weighed more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds), were obese (with a body mass index greater than 40) and were given one of the following antibiotics:... (MEDLINEplus)
Swine Flu's Intensive-Care Cases Surge 15-Fold, Revealing Winter's Toll Oct 9, 2009
Obese patients with body mass index over 35 were responsible for 29 percent of admissions, even though they only made up 5. 3 percent of the population in 2003. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Surgery is an option for some patients hoping to get a good night's rest Oct 9, 2009
For instance, patients who are young and have a body mass index (BMI) in the normal to mildly obese range are more likely to have a successful outcome. The research also suggests that surgical candidates with the greatest likelihood of success would have a moderate level of breathing stoppages per hour - referred to as the apnea-hypopnea (AHI) index. (EurekAlert!)
Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working Oct 9, 2009
The researchers reported that brief, physician-led intervention produced no long-term improvement in body mass index, physical activity or nutrition habits. The counseling isn't harmful, the study authors noted, but it doesn't seem to work and is expensive. (MEDLINEplus)
Pants Size May Predict Cancer Risk Oct 8, 2009
Using information on nearly 2,500 men and women enrolled in a large study of diet and cancer, the researchers validated ties between a person's clothing size and waist and hip size and their body mass index a standard measure used to tell how fat or thin a person is. Trouser and skirt size correlated well with waist and hip circumference measurements in men and women, the researchers said. (Newsmax)
Physical Activity In Adolescence Associated With Decreased Risk Of Brain Cancer In Adulthood Oct 8, 2009
Moore and colleagues examined whether markers of early life energy expenditure and intake (physical activity, body mass index and height) are related to glioma risk. Between 1995 and 1996, researchers distributed a baseline questionnaire about dietary intake and other lifestyle exposures to participants in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study. (Science Daily)
Los Angeles Fast-food Restaurant Ban Unlikely To Cut Obesity, Study Finds Oct 8, 2009
2, 2009) Living without a car in close proximity to fast food restaurants is associated with excess body mass index and weight gain, according to a new study ... 24, 2009) Researchers examined the association of neighborhood food environments and "walkability" with body mass index and obesity in New York City and found that a higher density of BMI-healthy food outlets. (Science Daily)
A Simple Way For Older Adults To Assess Arterial Stiffness: Reach For The Toes Oct 8, 2009
The researchers studied 526 healthy, non-smoking adults, 20 to 83 years old, with a body mass index of less than 30. They wanted to see whether flexibility of the trunk, as measured with the sit and reach test, is associated with arterial stiffness. (Science Daily)
Are You At Risk For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Oct 8, 2009
The following factors were assessed: body mass index (BMI), wrist anterior-posterior/medial-lateral diameter ratio, occupation, history of steroid use, family history, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, congestive heart failure, history of wrist fracture, smoking, use of oral contraceptive pills, history of hysterectomy, and menopause. The prevalence of CTS was 25% in the group studied. (Science Daily)
Higher Folates, Not Antioxidants, Can Reduce Hearing Loss Risk In Men Oct 7, 2009
(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. . (Science Daily)
