Health

Language matters when describing weight loss goals

Obesity affects millions of individuals worldwide and is associated with a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. A study publishing June 16th in the open access journal PLOS Digital Health ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Patterns of lifespan weight gain/loss may predict dementia risk

Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million cases worldwide by 2050. Obesity, commonly measured by body mass index ...

Biomedical technology

Q&A: Updating pulse oximeters

A portable device used to detect blood oxygen levels revolutionized the medical field 50 years ago and is now receiving essential updates.

Cardiology

Increased stroke risk at 30-days post-CABG versus PCI

(HealthDay) -- The risk of stroke at 30 days is significantly higher in patients who undergo coronary revascularization with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery compared to those who undergo percutaneous coronary ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Birth is no reason to go to hospital, review says

A new Cochrane Review concludes that all countries should consider establishing proper home birth services. They should also provide low-risk pregnant women with information enabling them to make an informed choice. The review ...

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