Body Mass Index

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• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>219-pound boy shows growing problem of extreme obesity - Reuters
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Similar friends may spread healthy behaviors - CNN (blog)
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>American Society of Bariatric Physicians Responds to Decision for Obesity ... - Sacramento Bee
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Growth-Hormone Replacement Boosts Bone Formation - Medscape
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Obese people use more meds: study - Reuters
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Colon Cancer Prognosis Worse for the Obese, Type 2 Diabetics - U.S. News & World Report
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Racial Disparities in US Diet, Exercise, Weight Explained - Doctors Lounge
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight-loss surgeon promotes healthy diet - The Republic
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>BMI Calculator (Free) - Android Apps
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Low BMI Associated With High 30-Day Postsurgical Mortality - Medscape
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Study touts new way to spot babies at risk for obesity; experts advise against infant diets

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>219-pound boy shows growing problem of extreme obesity - Reuters Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:06 PM PST 219-pound boy shows growing problem of extreme obesity Reuters Obesity in children is defined by the CDC as having a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex. "Overweight" is defined as a BMI at or above the 85th percentile. About 2 million US children have a BMI ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Similar friends may spread healthy behaviors - CNN (blog) Posted: 02 Dec 2011 03:01 PM PST WTNH Similar friends may spread healthy behaviors CNN (blog) However, some participants were assigned to so-called "clustered communities," where they were connected to 6 heath buddies, who shared similar body mass index, gender and age. Other trial participants were assigned to "non-clustered communities," ... Examining how your friends influence your health Scope (blog) all 18 news articles »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>American Society of Bariatric Physicians Responds to Decision for Obesity ... - Sacramento Bee Posted: 02 Dec 2011 02:34 PM PST American Society of Bariatric Physicians Responds to Decision for Obesity ... Sacramento Bee Included in the coverage are screening for obesity using BMI, dietary assessment, and intensive behavioral counseling and therapy to promote sustained weight loss via diet and exercise interventions. CMS will cover weekly face-to-face intensive ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Growth-Hormone Replacement Boosts Bone Formation - Medscape Posted: 02 Dec 2011 12:04 PM PST MD News Growth-Hormone Replacement Boosts Bone Formation Medscape In the current study, 79 premenopausal abdominally obese women, with a mean age of 36 years (range, 29 to 43) and a mean body mass index of 35 kg/m² (range, 30 to 40 kg/m²), were randomized in a double-blind fashion to receive either growth-hormone ... Growth Hormone Increases Bone Formation in Obese Women MD News (press release) all 2 news articles »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Obese people use more meds: study - Reuters Posted: 02 Dec 2011 11:21 AM PST Obese people use more meds: study Reuters The team defined obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is a measure of weight relative to height, so for a 5'9'' tall person, for example, a BMI of 30 is roughly equal to being 35 pounds above normal weight. ... 'Kuwait 5th most obese nation on Earth' Arab Times Kuwait English Daily all 28 news articles »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Colon Cancer Prognosis Worse for the Obese, Type 2 Diabetics - U.S. News & World Report Posted: 02 Dec 2011 11:02 AM PST Colon Cancer Prognosis Worse for the Obese, Type 2 Diabetics U.S. News & World Report Two new studies that looked at the impact that body-mass index (BMI) and a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes had on survival rates after a colon cancer diagnosis found that both factors influence whether or not someone survives colorectal cancer. ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Racial Disparities in US Diet, Exercise, Weight Explained - Doctors Lounge Posted: 02 Dec 2011 10:00 AM PST Racial Disparities in US Diet, Exercise, Weight Explained Doctors Lounge Participants were assessed for NHRPF (via 24 questions and related scores), SES, dietary intakes, diet quality, and body mass index (BMI). The investigators found that NHRPF and Healthy Eating Index scores were better in participants with higher SES. ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight-loss surgeon promotes healthy diet - The Republic Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:08 AM PST Weight-loss surgeon promotes healthy diet The Republic A: People with a body mass index of 30 — about 30 pounds overweight — should have the option of weight-reduction means such as the Lap Band. Over time, as you get older, without aids that weight can increase. The means medical problems start to mount ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>BMI Calculator (Free) - Android Apps Posted: 01 Dec 2011 03:24 PM PST BMI Calculator (Free) Android Apps BMI Calculator is a free tool to help you monitor your health. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of the proportion of your height to your weight. Although alone it is not sufficient, its an excellent heuristic for seeing if you're on the right ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Low BMI Associated With High 30-Day Postsurgical Mortality - Medscape Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:22 PM PST USA Today Low BMI Associated With High 30-Day Postsurgical Mortality Medscape Few of these studies, however, were adjusted to assess BMI effect on mortality with consideration given to concurrent levels of risk contributed by 2 additional, independently calculated factors: overall existing per patient risk for mortality, ... 30-Day Mortality Rate After Surgery Linked To BMI Medical News Today Underweight people at higher post-surgery risk msnbc.com Thin People at Much Higher Risk of Death After Surgery Fox News MedPage Today  - Doctors Lounge all 100 news articles »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Study touts new way to spot babies at risk for obesity; experts advise against infant diets Posted: 07 Nov 2011 01:20 PM PST CHICAGO - Researchers say there's a new way to tell if infants are likely to become obese later on: Check to see if they've passed two key milestones on doctors' growth charts by age two.

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