A new test helps predict which kids face the largest genetic risk of a high body mass index (BMI) later in life. That could help parents establish healthy habits early on. The new test, put together ...
Obesity is by far the most common risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but one in five people diagnosed with the disease are of a normal weight. A new test promises a novel way to estimate diabetes risk ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. An Indiana 8th-grader’s refusal to complete ...
the World Obesity Federation (WOF) warning that half of the world's population could be classified as obese or overweight by 2035. A new genetic test developed using genetic data from over 5 million ...
Employers are pushing workers to get in shape and become more fit through workplace wellness programs. But if employers use body mass index as a yardstick for health, then that could unfairly penalize ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. An Indiana 8th-grader’s refusal to complete ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. An Indiana 8th-grader’s refusal to complete ...
An Indiana 8th-grader's refusal to complete a school project as assigned is making headlines. The unnamed girl was asked to calculate her body mass index and give the definition for BMI, which is ...