Can a plant-based diet help prevent breast cancer?
New evidence highlights how diet quality, not just plant-based eating, can influence breast cancer risk, particularly in postmenopausal women and ...
Tag: Body Mass Index
Traditional BMI cut-offs overestimate overweight and obesity in male athletes
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that ...
Adolescent obesity in England rises by 50% over 15 years
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that ...
Waist circumference identified as a stronger cancer risk marker in men
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of ...
Lifelong weight patterns linked to kidney cancer risk
Excess weight in mid-life is a known risk factor for kidney cancer, but new research indicates that weight patterns throughout ...
Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
New research reveals that teens with higher BMI are more likely to experience elevated blood pressure as adults, especially if ...
Better heart health slows brain aging and lowers dementia risk, study finds
New research reveals that older adults who maintain strong cardiovascular health show fewer signs of brain degeneration—offering hope for preventing ...
Early pregnancy nutrition impacts child's motor development at age 5-6
A healthy diet in early pregnancy supports the child's motor development at the age of 5-6 years. Higher maternal body ...
Eat this, not that: The best (and worst) foods for longevity
New research reveals how your diet choices impact your lifespan—nutrient-rich foods like nuts and whole grains lower mortality risk, while ...
Obesity and cognition: Surprising study links higher BMI to better memory
New research challenges the idea that obesity harms cognition—suggesting that, in some cases, higher BMI may be linked to stronger ...