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Body mass index (BMI): What it tells you—and what it doesn't
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in ...
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Body Mass Index - What It Means Vs What It Doesn't
BMI offers a way to measure your health, however, it should not be used as the only unit to measure your health, and must be ...
Walmart Is Selling a Smart Scale That Measures BMI & Body Fat for Only $19
Walmart is offering the best seller FITINDEX smart digital scale for only $19 right now, a 39% mark down from its retail ...
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A healthy diet in childhood is linked to starting menstrual periods later, regardless of BMI or height
Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study. The findings remained ...
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Asthma and Type 2 Diabetes: Link Between Conditions Not Explained by BMI Alone
The link between asthma and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is not only due to body mass index; shared environmental and genetic risk factors also appear to play a role, according to study findings published in ...
A healthy diet may be a key to girls starting puberty at a later age, new research suggests
Girls who grow up eating a healthier diet than their peers may be less likely to get their first menstrual periods at an ...
Getting the right nutrients in childhood may reduce the risk of early menstruation, study shows
Girls in the US are starting their periods earlier, which could signal health impacts later. A new study shows that nutrition ...
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Seca’s compact, portable body comp tech is first for primary care
The mBCA Alpha scanner is an alternative to screenings that rely on weight and body mass index to understand the risk of ...
Junk food for thought: Study directly links ultra-processed foods to poor health
A landmark study exploring Canadians' consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods ...
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Persistent Hyperglycemia Linked to Heart Risk in Youth
Persistent hyperglycemia and insulin resistance increased the risk for functional and structural cardiac damage in youth, ...
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Body Mass Index (BMI): What It Tells You — And What It Doesn’t
SUNDAY, May 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in healthcare and public health to ...