What is the body roundness index and is it a better alternative to the BMI?
Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...
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Overweight and obesity classification: BMI & other methods
Explore how overweight and obesity are classified using BMI and other methods and understand the limitations of relying on ...
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Excess Adiposity Plays Role in Postmenopausal HR-Positive Breast Cancer
Excess body fat plays a role in postmenopausal hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, which could be underestimate ...
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Excess Body Fat Strongly Linked to Hormone-Positive Breast Cancers
Increased body fat elevates estrogen production, potentially fueling growth of hormone-positive breast cancers, researchers ...
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Caffeine could help lower body fat and diabetes risk: Study
A recent study has found a possible connection between the amount of caffeine in your blood and your body fat levels. This ...
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Study suggests around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancers are linked to excess body fat
Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, suggests Spanish research ...
Is obesity a disease? Some experts say no, urging doctors to rethink this condition
Flawed definitions of obesity can harm health outcomes, research indicates. The medical community is taking notice ...
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What is the body roundness index and is it a better alternative to the BMI?
"Fat stored around the stomach [means] your ... At one time or another, most people have calculated their body mass index or had it done for them. But despite its widespread use, it can't ...
Obesity linked to hormone-positive breast cancers in older women
About 40% of hormone-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women might be linked to excess body fat, researchers reported ...