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Saturday, May 18, 2013

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>High BMI linked to reduced risk of endometriosis - 2 Minute Medicine

Posted: 18 May 2013 09:40 AM PDT


2 Minute Medicine

High BMI linked to reduced risk of endometriosis
2 Minute Medicine
In-Depth [prospective cohort study]: This study evaluated the relationship between BMI, body size and endometriosis. Data was drawn from 116,430 female nurses from September 1989 to June 2011 as part of the Nurses' Health Study II. BMI was calculated ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Sheffield weight loss surgey costs NHS £700k - The Star

Posted: 17 May 2013 10:53 PM PDT


The Star

Sheffield weight loss surgey costs NHS £700k
The Star
According to Yorkshire commissioning policy, Body Mass Index - which is calculated using someone's weight and height - is one of the most common indicators used by doctors when assessing a person's eligibility for procedures. Only people with a Body ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Waist to height ratio better than BMI - MSN New Zealand - MSN NZ News

Posted: 15 May 2013 06:01 PM PDT


MSN NZ News

Waist to height ratio better than BMI - MSN New Zealand
MSN NZ News
The waist-to-height ratio is calculated by dividing waist by height, whereas BMI takes a person's weight in kilograms and divides it by their height, squared. It's believed to be more accurate because abdominal fat is linked with certain diseases ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight just one factor to consider when measuring health - Chicago Tribune

Posted: 14 May 2013 06:38 AM PDT


Weight just one factor to consider when measuring health
Chicago Tribune
Health care providers often assess the impact of a person's weight on their health using a calculation called the body mass index, or BMI. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. To find your BMI quickly ...

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