Investigative Techniques: News and Research on Body Size

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Low birth weight may increase risk for later COPD

Individuals in the lowest quintile of birth weight appear to have an increased risk for subsequent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online Dec. 11 in BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

Culturally tailored patient education can improve heart health

For individuals from diverse backgrounds, managing heart disease effectively often depends on more than access to medical care—it requires culturally relevant education. Recent research reveals that adapting patient education ...

Why beans are a natural superfood

Beans may sometimes give you gas, but one expert says that shouldn't stop you from finding ways to include them in your diet.

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