Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Physical Appearance, Body

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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 ...

Study examines California's legislative efforts on obesity

A recent multi-campus study, co-led by public health researchers from UC Irvine and UC Merced, published in the journal BMC Public Health is the first of its kind to examine California's legislative approaches to prevent ...

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