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Obesity, low BMI linked to reduced lifespan, study reveals

The study, published Wednesday in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology and conducted by scientists at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, revealed that BMI that’s either too high or too low is tied to increased morbidity from a range of major diseases. Krishnan Bhaskaran, lead author of the study and associate professor of statistical… Read More: Obesity, low BMI linked to reduced lifespan, study reveals »

Short interval between pregnancies linked to increased risks for mom, baby

(Reuters Health) – Women who wait just a short time to become pregnant after delivering a child may put themselves and their next baby at greater risk for adverse events, a new study suggests. “We found for women of all ages, pregnancy within 12 months after a live birth come with risks,” said study leader… Read More: Short interval between pregnancies linked to increased risks for mom,… »