Assessing Body Mass Index Accuracy for Adiposity in Youth
1. Body mass index (BMI) is a relatively good indicator for identifying adiposity in children and adolescents despite its limitations. ...
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#VisualAbstract: Wireless Feedback System was Not Non-inferior to the Same System Plus Coaching in Achieving Weight Loss Goals
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Avocado consumption was associated with lower cardiometabolic risk measures
1. Participants who identified themselves as avocado consumers had lower body mass index, waist circumference, plasma glucose, and cholesterol level ...
The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 20
Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this ...
The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine®: The Fight Against Childhood Obesity, Prioritizing Mental Health, The Rise of XBB1.5, and Choose Your Chocolates Wisely
The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine® is a pop-culture medical newsletter and exclusive benefit for 2 Minute Medicine Plus subscribers. ...
#VisualAbstract: Treatment with semaglutide reduced body mass index in adolescents with obesity
Click here to read this study in NEJM
Endoscopic sleeve gastroscopy effective for excess weight loss in type 1 and 2 obesity
1. Approximately three-quarters (77%) of patients who underwent endoscopic sleeve gastroscopy with lifestyle modifications achieved 25% or more reduction in ...
Improved diet quality may be associated with increased longevity and better aging in Israeli adults
1. In this study, improved diet quality amongst a cohort of Israeli adults was associated with successful aging and increased ...
Physical activity has a weight-independent effect on mortality
1. Higher device-measured physical activity was associated with a lower risk of mortality irrespective of body mass index (BMI). 2. ...
Smartphone-based intervention reduced body mass index and obesity in school children
1. Smartphone-based app effectively helped reduce obesity in school-aged children. 2. Family involvement is an important component of effectively reducing ...