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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Body Mass Index


<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>ASH: Cardio Risks of Weight-Loss Combo Downplayed - MedPage Today

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:56 AM PDT


ASH: Cardio Risks of Weight-Loss Combo Downplayed
MedPage Today
The analysis presented by Oparil examined the cardiovascular effects of the combination in three 56-week randomized, placebo-controlled studies: EQUIP, which included patients with a body mass index of at least 35 kg/m 2 , CONQUER, which included ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Healthy and Unhealthy Behavior and Lifestyle Trends: No Significant Change in ... - Sacramento Bee

Posted: 25 May 2011 08:03 AM PDT


Healthy and Unhealthy Behavior and Lifestyle Trends: No Significant Change in ...
Sacramento Bee
Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) based on reported measures of height and weight, the poll finds that 63% of adults are overweight, virtually unchanged since 2010 (64%), and that 28% are obese, almost identical to last year's 29%. ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Band and Bulge! - Times of Oman

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:20 PM PDT


Times of Oman

Band and Bulge!
Times of Oman
Dr Ashton claims using BMI, a height-to-weight measure, to determine suitability is flawed. Other factors such as waist size, fat levels and family history should be calculated before the surgery is offered or denied. "It's not an easy option and we ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Interpregnancy BMI Gain May Raise Risk for Gestational DM - Medscape

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:24 PM PDT


MedIndia

Interpregnancy BMI Gain May Raise Risk for Gestational DM
Medscape
"Interpregnancy increases in BMI between the first and second pregnancy increases a woman's risk of GDM pregnancy," the study authors write. Limitations of this study include use of body weight measured during pregnancy to calculate BMI, lack of height ...
Weight Gain Between First & Second Pregnancies Increases Woman's Gestational ... PR Newswire (press release)
Gestational diabetes risk increases with interpregnancy weight gain Endocrine Today

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight Affects Women's Chances of Employment - Discovery News

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:05 AM PDT


Weight Affects Women's Chances of Employment
Discovery News
An indirect measure of body mass index (BMI) was calculated by using respondents' weights and heights. The researcher found that the probability of being employed drops as body weight and BMI rise among both sexes, but the findings were more common for ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Underestimation of weight and its associated factors among overweight and ... - 7thSpace Interactive (press release)

Posted: 23 May 2011 02:20 AM PDT


Underestimation of weight and its associated factors among overweight and ...
7thSpace Interactive (press release)
We measured height and weight of the participants and calculated the BMI. The BMI was categorized into normal weight, overweight and obese based on the revised definitions for Asian populations. Perception about weight was determined by asking the ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator for Women & Men: Android - Phones Review

Posted: 22 May 2011 02:02 AM PDT


Phones Review

BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator for Women & Men: Android
Phones Review
If you have an Android device and looking for a good BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator for men, women and children then we have a good one for you right here. This Android App is simply called " BMI Calculator" even though this app cannot be completely ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Let's talk about maintaining a healthy weight - Times and Transcript

Posted: 21 May 2011 02:06 AM PDT


Let's talk about maintaining a healthy weight
Times and Transcript
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a comparison of a person's weight to his height that allows people to be categorized into groups (underweight, healthy weight, overweight, obese) based on their estimated levels of body fat. A BMI calculator for kids and teens ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Withings WiFi Body Scale enters the living room on Panasonic VIERA Connect TVs - Engadget

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:40 PM PDT


Withings WiFi Body Scale enters the living room on Panasonic VIERA Connect TVs
Engadget
The WiFi Body Scale is a revolutionary product that transforms an ordinary bathroom scale into an automatic weight tracking device for up to 8 people. It wirelessly records a user's body weight, lean & fat mass, and calculated body mass index (BMI) ...
WiScale app puts your weight on TV CNET Asia
Oh Great: Now Your TV Can Call You Fat Gizmodo
Withings Scale users can access their Health Dashboard through Panasonic VIERA ... Ubergizmo (blog)

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Will Body Mass Index Be Replaced? - Shape Magazine

Posted: 09 May 2011 03:41 PM PDT


Health Talk & You

Will Body Mass Index Be Replaced?
Shape Magazine
Doctors and scientists have been estimating body fat with Body Mass Index (BMI) for nearly 200 years. Looks like it may be time for an update. BMI is a ratio of height and weight. It's a relatively simple calculation which is why it's ...
Body fat ratio can measure health risks Times of India
Body shape 'increases heart risk' Brighouse Echo
Fat Around The Waist Could Increase The Risk Of Heart Diseases TopNews United States

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