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BMI and waist circumference are not only risk factors for heart disease. This hidden fat may be more important

BMI and waist circumference are not only risk factors for heart disease. This hidden fat may be more important

For years, health experts have debated whether body mass index (BMI) is the best measure of a person’s health. Although waist circumference has been considered a key predictor of heart disease, a recent study shows that neither BMI nor waist measurement is a definitive predictor. Instead, a hidden factor, intermuscular fat, the fat stored in […]

New insights into the prevalence and risk factors of anemia among women of reproductive age in China

New insights into the prevalence and risk factors of anemia among women of reproductive age in China

Anemia significantly impacts public health worldwide, as more than 571 million women are at risk of adverse health outcomes due to iron deficiency and other causes. This nationwide population-based study in China aims to estimate the prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age, explore geographic differences, and investigate the association between anemia and metabolic […]