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Friday, November 21, 2014

Body Mass Index


Poor sleep tied to inflammation in teens

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 05:45 AM PST

Teens who don't get enough sleep may be at risk for chronic problems later in life from increased inflammation throughout the body, according to a new study.

Exposure to tobacco smoke, roadway air pollution can contribute to obesity

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 04:56 AM PST

New research from Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) bolsters evidence that exposure to tobacco smoke and near-roadway air pollution contributes to the development of obesity.

Evidence shows we can prevent obesity in children

Posted: 10 Nov 2014 08:57 PM PST

(CNS): Researchers have demonstrated that childhood obesity prevention programmes have a positive health impact on body mass index (BMI - a measure of body fat based upon height and weight).

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