Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Updated on: October 10,2024

Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Updated on:October 10,2024

Tools for more accurate obesity risk assessment based on sex, ethnicity

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutJacob Earp (left) and graduate students Davina Robinson (center) and Carlos Rehbein (right). Credit: Jason Sheldon/UConn PhotoFor decades, health c

Updated on: February 05,2024

Tools for more accurate obesity risk assessment based on sex, ethnicity

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutJacob Earp (left) and graduate students Davina Robinson (center) and Carlos Rehbein (right). Credit: Jason Sheldon/UConn PhotoFor decades, health c

Updated on:February 05,2024

Are you sitting too long in your office job? Study offers some health tips

by Philippe Gradidge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSedentary behavior can result in chronic health conditions such as obesity and heart diseases, bad news for the millions of

Updated on: March 19,2024

Are you sitting too long in your office job? Study offers some health tips

by Philippe Gradidge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSedentary behavior can result in chronic health conditions such as obesity and heart diseases, bad news for the millions of

Updated on:March 19,2024

Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityDesign of the SHEATH system.a, Schematic illustrating the creation of the vascularized subcutaneous site achieved by implantation of a catheter 4–6 weeks be

Updated on: March 14,2024

Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityDesign of the SHEATH system.a, Schematic illustrating the creation of the vascularized subcutaneous site achieved by implantation of a catheter 4–6 weeks be

Updated on:March 14,2024

Large study defines factors influencing testosterone levels in men

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by The University of Western Australia and based on the largest-ever dataset of its kind has shed light on the intri

Updated on: January 17,2024

Large study defines factors influencing testosterone levels in men

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by The University of Western Australia and based on the largest-ever dataset of its kind has shed light on the intri

Updated on:January 17,2024

UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsNew research being presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy(12–15

Updated on: March 30,2024

UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsNew research being presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy(12–15

Updated on:March 30,2024

Cycle of fasting and feeding is crucial for healthy aging, killifish study suggests

byMax Planck SocietyKillifish age in fast motion. The bright colours of their youth fade after just a few months. Credit: K. Link / Max Planck Institute for Biology of AgeingFasting intervention

Updated on: January 09,2024

Cycle of fasting and feeding is crucial for healthy aging, killifish study suggests

byMax Planck SocietyKillifish age in fast motion. The bright colours of their youth fade after just a few months. Credit: K. Link / Max Planck Institute for Biology of AgeingFasting intervention

Updated on:January 09,2024

New data analysis supports hedonic overdrive model in high-fat diet-induced mice

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byThe Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh-fat diets cause obesity in male mice. The underlying mechanism, however, remains controversial. After assessing three

Updated on: March 25,2024

New data analysis supports hedonic overdrive model in high-fat diet-induced mice

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byThe Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh-fat diets cause obesity in male mice. The underlying mechanism, however, remains controversial. After assessing three

Updated on:March 25,2024

Diet suppresses or boosts mitochondria

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMitochondria are important cellular power plants whose diminished activity has been previously demonstrated to be associated with obesit

Updated on: February 21,2024

Diet suppresses or boosts mitochondria

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMitochondria are important cellular power plants whose diminished activity has been previously demonstrated to be associated with obesit

Updated on:February 21,2024

Supplements may protect those with low vitamin D levels from severe COVID-19

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients with low vitamin D levels who are hospitalized for COVID-19 may have a lower risk of dying or requiring mechanical ventilation if they re

Updated on: January 28,2024

Supplements may protect those with low vitamin D levels from severe COVID-19

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients with low vitamin D levels who are hospitalized for COVID-19 may have a lower risk of dying or requiring mechanical ventilation if they re

Updated on:January 28,2024

Menopause awareness and education should start earlier in life

by Cynthia WeissCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many women, having uncomfortable conversations with their mothers or a health care professional about menstruation was a rite of passage. Today, th

Updated on: February 03,2024

Menopause awareness and education should start earlier in life

by Cynthia WeissCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many women, having uncomfortable conversations with their mothers or a health care professional about menstruation was a rite of passage. Today, th

Updated on:February 03,2024

Genetic evidence supports causal effect for diastolic BP on benign prostatic hyperplasia

by Elana GotkineThere is genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 16 inThe

Updated on: January 22,2024

Genetic evidence supports causal effect for diastolic BP on benign prostatic hyperplasia

by Elana GotkineThere is genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 16 inThe

Updated on:January 22,2024