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New guidelines reveal a sharp rise in the number of American adults classified as obese
A new definition of obesity released earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission could dramatically increase the number of Americans classified as obese. Researchers at Mass General…
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Temperature Perception: How the Body Senses Heat and Cold
New research from the University of Queensland has challenged long-held ideas about how the nervous…
New Analysis in Nature Reviews Microbiology Examines the Impact of Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases
Climate change is reshaping the spread of waterborne diseases worldwide, according to a comprehensive review…
Doctors May Rely on AI Even When Experience Suggests Otherwise
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to help doctors identify which patients are most…
The Hidden Link Between Food and Gene Activity: Scientists Discover a Biological “Pencil”
A new international clinical intervention study published in Clinical Nutrition has uncovered molecular evidence explaining…
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University of Michigan Study Connects Chronic Lead Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk
As rates of dementia continue to climb across the United States, new research from the University of Michigan School of…
New Evidence Links Binge Drinking in Later Life to Elevated Death Risk
Binge drinking among older adults is linked to a markedly higher risk of death, according to new research published in…
South Asian adults in the U.S. show heart disease risk factors at younger ages
South Asian adults living in the United States were more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)…
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Elevated Heart and Stroke Risk, FAU Reports
Ultra-processed foods, commonly known as UPFs, are heavily industrialised products that contain added fats, sugars, starches, salt and a variety…
Routine movements outweigh handgrip strength in supporting osteoarthritis patients
Daily physical activity plays a far more significant role in the well-being of people living with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength…
Artificial Intelligence Exposes Unexpected Byproducts of Drinking Water Treatment
Disinfecting drinking water has played a central role in protecting societies from deadly waterborne illnesses for more than a century.…
Maintaining Heart Health for Older Male Sportsmen
Veteran male endurance athletes who have spent many years training at high intensity may face a higher risk of serious…
Nearly 1.6 Million Adults in the UK Turned to Weight Loss Drugs Last Year
An estimated 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used prescription weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro…