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Obesity prevalence and BMI decrease in the US for the first time in a decade

Obesity prevalence in the US decreased in 2023, with significant drops in the South, highlighting the impact of GLP-1RA medications on health trends.

16 Dec 2024

Black caregivers express concerns over police interactions with autistic children

Law enforcement provides critical community services, yet Black autistic youth often face elevated risk of negative outcomes during police interactions.

16 Dec 2024

Playing video games early may lead to faster development of gaming problems

People who started playing video games at an early school age developed problematic gaming more quickly compared to those who started playing a few years later.

16 Dec 2024

Higher diet quality scores linked to lower emissions but come with trade-offs

Plant-based diets show the best sustainability outcomes, reducing emissions and land use, but increase water use and costs, highlighting diet trade-offs.

16 Dec 2024

Targeting brain enzyme may offer new treatment for obesity

Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say researchers at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research center.

16 Dec 2024

How AI is advancing mammographic density-based breast cancer risk prediction

Innovative AI techniques are uncovering mammographic features that enhance breast cancer risk prediction, crucial for effective screening and risk mitigation.

16 Dec 2024

Gut microbiome during acute infection predicts risk of long COVID

The study identifies gut microbiome signatures during acute SARS-CoV-2 infection as predictors of long COVID, enhancing understanding of symptom variability.

16 Dec 2024

Study reveals evidence of 22 viruses in human semen post-infection

This study uncovers the persistence of 22 viruses in human semen, emphasizing the need for updated public health strategies and insights into fertility impacts.

16 Dec 2024

Revolutionizing MASLD treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists

Researchers explore the therapeutic potential and clinical insights of GP1-RAs in the management of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

16 Dec 2024

How brain connectivity and machine learning enhance understanding of human cognition

Researchers provide new insights into human cognition by prioritizing interpretability in predictive modeling of intelligence from brain connectivity

16 Dec 2024

How moderate coffee consumption reduces cardiovascular disease risk

Researchers examine the impact of coffee intake on cardiovascular disease.

16 Dec 2024

Protein-packed foods may not be as healthy as you think, study finds

Foods with protein claims often appear healthy but are nutritionally worse, with 91% classified as "less healthy" due to high sodium, fat, and sweeteners.

15 Dec 2024

Global study reveals shifting trends in ovarian cancer incidence by subtype and region

Study analyzed global patterns and trends in ovarian cancer incidence from 1988 to 2017, highlighting variations by histological subtypes and regions. It revealed significant geographic disparities, with higher rates in regions with very high HDIs and emphasized the need for targeted prevention and surveillance strategies.

15 Dec 2024

Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users

A randomized clinical trial explored the characteristics of young adult exclusive e-cigarette users seeking treatment, revealing high dependence levels, significant behavioral health concerns, and common usage of nicotine replacement therapies. Findings underscore the need for tailored cessation strategies targeting young adults.

15 Dec 2024

Smoke from Canadian wildfires leads to surge in heart and lung problems in the U.S.

Wildfire smoke has long been known to exacerbate health problems like heart disease, lung conditions, and asthma, but now a new study finds that smoke from these fires can lead to poor health thousands of miles away.

15 Dec 2024

Aston University researcher receives major grant to investigate autoimmune encephalitis

Dr. Sukhvir Wright at Aston University Institute for Health and Neurodevelopment (IHN), and honorary consultant neurologist at Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH), has been awarded a £3.4m Career Development Award from Wellcome to research autoimmune encephalitis (AE), an inflammatory brain condition, in children.

15 Dec 2024

Women face greater barriers to accessing mobility aids despite higher need

Women are more likely than men to experience mobility limitations that could benefit from the use of mobility aids but are much less likely to use them when needed, according to a new study from researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

14 Dec 2024

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Obesity prevalence and BMI decrease in the US for the first time in a decade

Black caregivers express concerns over police interactions with autistic children

Playing video games early may lead to faster development of gaming problems

Higher diet quality scores linked to lower emissions but come with trade-offs

Targeting brain enzyme may offer new treatment for obesity

How AI is advancing mammographic density-based breast cancer risk prediction

Gut microbiome during acute infection predicts risk of long COVID

Study reveals evidence of 22 viruses in human semen post-infection

Revolutionizing MASLD treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists

How brain connectivity and machine learning enhance understanding of human cognition

How moderate coffee consumption reduces cardiovascular disease risk

Protein-packed foods may not be as healthy as you think, study finds

Global study reveals shifting trends in ovarian cancer incidence by subtype and region

Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users

Smoke from Canadian wildfires leads to surge in heart and lung problems in the U.S.

Aston University researcher receives major grant to investigate autoimmune encephalitis

Women face greater barriers to accessing mobility aids despite higher need

USC researchers awarded $3.4 million to combat age-related cognitive decline in women

Raw milk may carry hidden risks of flu transmission

Research sheds light on how hypoxia affects T cell function in cancer

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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