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Research tracks interplay of genes & environment on physical, educational outcomes

August 18, 2016

Summary:Over the course of the 20th century, genes began to play a greater role in the height and body mass index (BMI) of Americans,

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For women, barriers to Physical Activity can vary by weight

June 10, 2016

Summary:When it comes to helping women become more physically active, a one-size-fits-all approach may not work, according to a new study. When it comes

New potential marker for obesity found

May 14, 2016

Summary:A potential new biological marker for the development of obesity has been found, along with a possible target for obesity prevention and treatment, report

Heavy body shape across lifespan associated with Highest Mortality

May 8, 2016

Summary:People who are lean for life have the lowest mortality, while those with a heavy body shape from childhood up to middle age have

Asthma associated with PCOS and Excess Weight

April 10, 2016

Summary:Among reproductive-age women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as well as overweight and obesity are independently linked with asthma, new preliminary research from Australia suggests.

Study links irregular sleep schedules to adverse metabolic health in women

February 15, 2016

Summary:Frequent shifts in sleep timing may be related to adverse metabolic health among non-shift working, midlife women, new research shows. Results show that greater

Does urban living make us gain (or lose) weight?

January 19, 2016

Summary:The citizens of Lausanne may provide some insight into the causes of obesity. The extra weight carried by people living in the working-class neighborhoods

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