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Obesity and Diabetes
New obesity and diabetes research from University of Tromso, Institute of Community Medicine described
December 11th, 2006
Researchers detail in "Body mass index, waist circumference and waist-hip ratio and serum levels of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 in European women," new data in obesity and diabetes. In this recent report, researchers in Norway conducted a study "To examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and waist-hip ratio (WHR) with serum levels of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), and its binding protein (IGFBP)-3. Cross-sectional study on 2139 women participating in a case-control study on breast cancer and endogenous hormones." "Data on lifestyle and reproductive factors were collected by means of questionnaires. Body height, weight, waist and hip circumferences were...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2006-12-11)
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