A genetic marker linked to premature aging was reversed in children with obesity during a six-month diet and exercise program, according to a recent study led by the Stanford School of Medicine.
Jan 22, 2024
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With the rise of genomic sequencing, health technology companies are promising parents they can detect rare metabolic disorders in newborns who, despite a healthy appearance, may need immediate treatment.
Aug 10, 2020
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A simple screening test of musculo-skeletal fitness has proved remarkably predictive of all-cause mortality in a study of more than 2000 middle-aged and older men and women. The study, performed in Brazil by Dr Claudio Gil ...
Dec 13, 2012
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Obesity among primary school children in the UK spiked during the COVID-19 lockdown, with a 45% increase between 2019/20 and 2020/21 among 4–5-year-olds, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Iván Ochoa-Moreno ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Women in rural Malawi are learning how to detect breast cancer thanks to the country's first dedicated training program for health workers, aimed at reducing the burden of the disease.
Sep 13, 2023
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The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less physical activity, according to a new study published in the ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Children, particularly girls, experienced significant increases in body mass index (BMI) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, held from ...
Oct 14, 2022
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A study that tracked body mass index (BMI) two years prior to the pandemic and one year after the start of the pandemic in a primarily Medicaid pediatric population in Norfolk, Virginia, found a significant increase in BMI ...
Oct 7, 2022
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Parents of children struggling with their weight might feel like they're walking a tightrope: how can they help their kid manage their weight and health without negatively impacting their child's body image?
Sep 9, 2022
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Initiating colonoscopy every 10 years (Colo10) at age 45 years or an annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT) at 40 years is cost-effective for all body mass index (BMI) and sex groups, according to a study published online ...
Aug 12, 2022
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