Body Mass Index

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• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Leptin polymorphism combinations influence BMI in Chinese - News-Medical.net
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Normal-Weight People With Type 2 Diabetes Have Higher Death Risk: Study - U.S. News & World Report
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight Bias Contributes to Glass Ceiling - Atlanta Black Star
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Mothers, Children Underestimate Obesity in China - Science Daily (press release)
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Early Team Play Keeps Kids' BMI in Check - MedPage Today
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight-loss surgery does not up fracture risk - Times of India
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>FDA APPROVES NEW WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS - U-T San Diego
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Utah Poised to Be the Best U.S. State to Live In
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Thin Is In For Executive Women: How Weight Discrimination Contributes To The ... - Forbes
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Study: We Believe We're Losing Weight When We're Actually Gaining

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Leptin polymorphism combinations influence BMI in Chinese - News-Medical.net Posted: 07 Aug 2012 02:15 PM PDT Leptin polymorphism combinations influence BMI in Chinese News-Medical.net Individually, none of the polymorphisms were associated with body weight or body mass index (BMI) in the Chinese Han population, but a combination of three variants across the two genes was associated with significantly increased body mass index (BMI).

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Normal-Weight People With Type 2 Diabetes Have Higher Death Risk: Study - U.S. News & World Report Posted: 07 Aug 2012 02:05 PM PDT Telegraph.co.uk Normal-Weight People With Type 2 Diabetes Have Higher Death Risk: Study U.S. News & World Report Weight status was measured using the body-mass index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.99 is considered normal weight, while anything over 25 was considered overweight or obese. Depending on the study, between 9 ... Obesity Paradox: Thin Not in for Type 2 Diabetes? WebMD Among diabetes patients, the obese outlive the trim NBCNews.com (blog) Thinner isn't always better in diabetes Science News Newswise (press release) all 180 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight Bias Contributes to Glass Ceiling - Atlanta Black Star Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:27 PM PDT Weight Bias Contributes to Glass Ceiling Atlanta Black Star However, the most shocking study finding was that "between 45 percent and 61 percent of top male CEOs are overweight (BMI between 25 and 29)" but "only 5 percent – 22 percent of top female CEOs were overweight." Stated the researchers, "This reflects a ... and more »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Mothers, Children Underestimate Obesity in China - Science Daily (press release) Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:05 PM PDT Mothers, Children Underestimate Obesity in China Science Daily (press release) Children between the ages of 6 and 18, living in nine different provinces in China, had their height and weight measured and body mass index (BMI) calculated as part of the 2006 China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS). The children and their mothers ... and more »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Early Team Play Keeps Kids' BMI in Check - MedPage Today Posted: 07 Aug 2012 07:16 AM PDT MedPage Today Early Team Play Keeps Kids' BMI in Check MedPage Today Young children who take part in organized team sports or activity programs may have smaller increases in body mass index as they move through elementary school, researchers found. Children in kindergarten or first grade who participated in some type of ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight-loss surgery does not up fracture risk - Times of India Posted: 07 Aug 2012 07:10 AM PDT Medical Daily Weight-loss surgery does not up fracture risk Times of India Generally, a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) protects the bone against most types of fracture because a higher BMI is associated with increased bone density. Additionally there is more protection around the bones. Studies have shown that weight loss can ... In Short Term, Weight-Loss Surgery Doesn't Raise Fracture Risk Doctors Lounge Bariatric surgery does not increase risk of broken bones Medical Xpress Weight Loss Surgery Does Not Lead to Broken Bones Medical Daily all 13 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>FDA APPROVES NEW WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS - U-T San Diego Posted: 07 Aug 2012 04:12 AM PDT FOX News Radio FDA APPROVES NEW WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS U-T San Diego Adults with BMI of 27 or greater may qualify if they have at least one additional weight-related condition. Potential patients can calculate their BMI online at www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/. Generally, adults with a BMI of 30 or higher are considered obese. FDA approves another new weight-loss drug Asbury Park Press VIVUS Reports Second Quarter and First Six Months 2012 Financial Results MarketWatch (press release) Earnings Preview: Arena Pharmaceuticals Seeking Alpha FOX News Radio all 41 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Utah Poised to Be the Best U.S. State to Live In Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:03 AM PDT Utah scores best by far across 13 forward-looking metrics that might determine which U.S. states will be the best places to live in the future. West Virginia scores lowest.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Thin Is In For Executive Women: How Weight Discrimination Contributes To The ... - Forbes Posted: 06 Aug 2012 06:18 AM PDT Forbes Thin Is In For Executive Women: How Weight Discrimination Contributes To The ... Forbes However, the most shocking study finding was that "between 45 percent and 61 percent of top male CEOs are overweight (BMI between 25 and 29)" but "only 5 percent – 22 percent of top female CEOs were overweight." Stated the researchers, "This reflects a ... Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) KNDO/KNDU Get involved in getting Marion healthy Marion Star all 10 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Study: We Believe We're Losing Weight When We're Actually Gaining Posted: 02 Aug 2012 06:19 AM PDT Chalk it up to denial, misunderstanding, or ill-fated optimism?

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