Waist-to-height ratio had a better predictive value than BMI in assessing liver fibrosis and steatosis outcomes across ages and racial groups.

DESIGN: BMI values from the third National Health and ... The age groups used were 20–29 y 30–39 y, 40–49 y, 50–59 y, 60–69 y and 70–74 y. For children and adolescents ...

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A long-term study of the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort found that low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing high-quality carbs, like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, were linked to reduced ...

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Adiposity mediated the association between increased insulin resistance and cardiac damage among adolescents and young adults.

Continuing metformin throughout the first trimester in women with polycystic ovary syndrome shows potential to reduce ...

Infants under 1 year of age have a 41% increased risk of hospitalization for infection if their mom was severely obese during ...

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