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Published on Jan 15, 2025

Obesity linked to traumatic experiences in childhood - but this can be reversed

Childhood traumatic experiences are alarmingly common, from physical and emotional abuse, bullying, and exposure to domestic violence to issues like parental substance abuse, separation, and divorce. A 2019 study by the University of Edinburgh found that …

Source: Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Left-wing
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Obesity won't be defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by experts

People with clinical obesity meet BMI and other markers of obesity and have evidence of organ, tissue or other problems caused by excess weight. That could include heart disease, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease or chronic severe knee or hip …

Source: TRT World - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Report: Obesity needs redefinition — BMI shouldn’t be used as measure of health

A global report says the current definition of obesity, based on body mass index (BMI), is inadequate for assessing individual health. Published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, the report involved 58 medical experts from various specialties and …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2025

BMI 'must be scrapped' as millions are branded obese, say doctors and health experts

A report from global experts has claimed that there is a risk with too many individuals being diagnosed as obese, according to their body mass index (BMI), when "a more accurate" and "nuanced" definition is needed to help identify …

Source: Bristol Post - Label Pending
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Obesity is being 'misdiagnosed' across the UK as experts call for new definition

It has been revealed that in 2023, almost a third (32 percent) of adults in Scotland were living with obesity - reaching its highest level. This does not help to push the Scots away from our association with unhealthy foods. However, experts are now saying …

Source: Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Left-wing
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Obesity experts call for radical overhaul of diagnosis to tackle crisis

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A growing crisis in obesity levels demands that diagnosis be radically overhauled to improve help for patients who have already …

Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Dispatches From JPM, Biogen’s Sage Buyout Offer, Pfizer’s Obesity Play, More

> Listen on Spotify > Listen on Apple Podcasts > Listen on Amazon Music > Listen on iHeart The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off Monday with a flood of high-value deals, reinvigorating sentiment across the biopharma industry. Johnson …

Source: BioSpace - Label Pending
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Experts weigh in on ‘flawed’ BMI as global report says obesity needs new definition

Experts are proposing a new way to define obesity, calling for an overhaul on the controversial body mass index (BMI). Medics warn people are being “overdiagnosed” with obesity because the BMI score is not a “nuanced” enough measure of the condition. A new …

Source: Manchester Evening News - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Two food mistakes parents are making with their children that 'could be fuelling obesity'

Parents are being urged to avoid two mistakes while feeding their children. The warning covers two errors that could be taking place in many households across the country at meal times - giving children large portions and making them finish everything on …

Source: Chronicle Live - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2025

I’m a big beautiful woman who loves skimpy swimwear… trolls say I’m ‘glorifying obesity’, I have the ideal bikini body

A PLUS-SIZE woman has hit back at nasty trolls who insist she is ''glorifying obesity'' by posing in skimpy bikinis. Before piling on the pounds, self-proclaimed ''Big Beautiful Woman'' (BBW) Layla May used to be a slim dark …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as new definition of obese proposed

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Amwell® adds Vida to its clinical programs portfolio expanding access to obesity and diabetes care

BOSTON and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL), a leader in digital care, today announced that Vida Health, a leader in virtual cardiometabolic care, is now part of the clinical programs portfolio on the Amwell platform. …

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Published on Jan 15, 2025

Childhood obesity could increase risk of future dementia, study finds

Childhood obesity may be putting people at risk of developing dementia in future, a worrying study has suggested. As the 2025 Obesity Week continues in the UK, promoting awareness and education around weight issues, research on the connections between body …

Source: Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Left-wing
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Gen Z, Gen Alpha teens risk dementia as adults through obesity, physical inactivity: study

Teenagers should be considering their dementia risk, academics say, after a new study suggested having an unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life. A child’s body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and physical activity levels have been …

Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Obesity needs new definition beyond BMI, says global report

People with excess body fat can still be active and healthy, experts say There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese when "a more accurate" and "nuanced" definition is needed, a report from global experts says. Doctors …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 15, 2025

International and Swiss experts call for new obesity guidelines

Obesity needs to be diagnosed differently, say experts Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share A group …

Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 14, 2025

'Overweight' or 'obese' BMIs may be completely wrong, scientists say

Could millions be able to stop dieting? ( Image: Getty Images) Millions of people are being “overdiagnosed” as overweight or obese as scientists say there are problems with the main BMI measure. Body mass index has long been used to categorise people but …

Source: Daily Mirror - Left-wing
Published on Jan 14, 2025

New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure. The new guidance comes from the Commission on Clinical Obesity, which is led by dozens of medical …

Source: ABC News - Neutral
Published on Jan 14, 2025

Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Obesity is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, causing a mass of shorter, unhappier lives and a mounting burden on already overstretched healthcare systems. There is no doubt that more people than ever before are living with excess body fat, and …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 17:13 GMT

IoT in Healthcare Market Projected to Reach USD 1 Trillion by 2035 at 15.3% CAGR with AI, ML and Telehealth Advancements

Explore the IoT in healthcare market, growing at a 15.3% CAGR, driven by AI, ML, wearable devices, and telehealth, surpassing USD 1 trillion by 2035. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global IoT in healthcare …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

YOUU Health Uses Network Effects Model To Integrate Clinical Healthcare With Community Services

Platform Uses Network Effects Model to Scale Population Health by Combining Clinical Healthcare With Community Care Services Operated as Integrated Care Units DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YOUU Health, a …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

Healthcare Art Consulting & Quality Art House (HAC & QAH) Aim to Improve Workflow with Wayfinding Signage

Healthcare Art Consulting & Quality Art House (HAC & QAH) Aim to Improve Workflow with Wayfinding Signage DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of their ongoing Workplace Improvement Initiative, …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 12:35 GMT

Procurement Intelligence : Consumer Healthcare Market Size USD 563.7 Billion by 2032, Driven by Digital Health Advances

The consumer healthcare market is projected to hit USD 563.7 billion by 2032, growing at a 7.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The consumer healthcare market is experiencing …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

Springboard Enterprises’ 2024 Healthcare + Tech Cohort Showcases Innovation at J.P. Morgan’s 43rd Healthcare Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Springboard Enterprises, the world-leading accelerator in advancing women-led innovation, is proud to announce the successful presentation of its 2024 Healthcare and …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

LaborEdge Acquires CliniSight, Expanding Its Healthcare Staffing Solutions

LaborEdge, the leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of CliniSight, a pioneer in Joint Commission services. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LaborEdge, the …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 22:03 GMT

CNL HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES TO CONDUCT ANNUAL VALUATION

Orlando, Fla., Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CNL Healthcare Properties, a real estate investment trust focused on seniors housing, plans to prepare an estimated net asset valuation (NAV) per share of the company’s common stock as of Dec. 31, 2024. The …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Carr Reaches Settlement with Acadia Healthcare, Secures Over $1 Million for Georgia Medicaid Program

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the State of Georgia will receive $1,087,239.67 in restitution and recoveries as part of a settlement agreement with Acadia Healthcare Company (“Acadia”), which owns and operates inpatient …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 04:18 GMT

Oral Hygiene Devices Market Poised to Growth USD 56 Billion by 2032 with Thriving CAGR of 3.32% | Rising Demands

The dental diseases, such as cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer, is a major driver of the growth of the Global Oral Hygiene Devices Market Industry. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 𝚆𝙶𝚁 released the report …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 02:56 GMT

Creative Diagnostics Introduces Innovative Antibodies for BNP, NT-proBNP, and proBNP in Cardiovascular Diagnostics

Creative Diagnostics announced the launch of its new range of BNP and NT-proBNP antibodies for raw material and research applications. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Diagnostics, a leading …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 02:43 GMT

CD Bioparticles Launches Silica Spin Column for Nucleic Acid Extraction

CD Bioparticles announces its comprehensive line of Silica Spin Columns for efficient and reliable isolation of DNA & RNA. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With years of experience in the pharmaceutical and …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 02:32 GMT

CD Bioparticles Introduces Comprehensive Solutions for Exosome DNA & RNA Isolation

CD Bioparticles announces its comprehensive portfolio of products for the isolation and extraction of Exosome DNA & RNA. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CD Bioparticles, a leading manufacturer and supplier …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 02:23 GMT

STEMart Announces Comprehensive Materials Testing Solutions for Improved Product Performance

STEMart announced its comprehensive suite of materials testing solutions that cater to a wide range of industries and applications. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STEMart, a US-based provider of comprehensive …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 01:30 GMT

Medical Gloves Market Expected to Achieve a Strong 7.3% CAGR, to Reach USD 22.3 Billion by 2032

The healthcare landscape in 2025 is poised for a transformative shift, driven by innovation and collaboration. US, AL, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Research Future Latest Industry Insights on Medical Gloves Market …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 01:30 GMT

Autism Disorder and Treatment Market Set to Grow at an Impressive CAGR of 7.20% Through 2032 | USD 12.21 Billion

Autism Disorder and Treatment Market Insights: Increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) boosts therapeutic demand US, VA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Research Future Latest Industry Insights on “ …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

Atticus Publishing Presents: Eduardo Saldaña Cantú’s El Duelo (The Duel)

"A Story of Faith, Resilience, and Hope based on Untold Histories Along the Rio Grande" SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents a recent work by Eduardo Saldaña Cantú …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Preclinical CRO Market Anticipated to Reach USD 20.06 Billion, at a Notable 7.50% CAGR by 2032

Preclinical CRO Market Insights: Expanding due to pharmaceutical R&D outsourcing trends US, CA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Research Future Latest Industry Insights on Preclinical CRO Market Research By …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Wearable Medical Device Market Expected to Hit USD 87.25 Billion by 2032 with a Remarkable 10.80% CAGR

Wearable Medical Device Market Insights: Strong growth supported by demand for continuous health monitoring and fitness tracking. US, AL, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Research Future Latest Industry Insights on “ …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 00:10 GMT

National Mental Health Alliance Day- Honolulu, Hawaii

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Honolulu Hawaii at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Dynamic Researcher and Regenerative Scientist Dr. Benjamin Arthur Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Benjamin Arthur is a research scientist at the forefront of one of the most exciting discoveries of our times: the value of stem cells in medicinal treatment, prevention, …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

Arab Health marks its 50th-anniversary celebration with the launch of four new conferences

The conferences, part of Arab Health Congress 2025, will welcome 250 speakers and host more than 110 sessions, with over 3,400 delegates expected DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arab Health 2025, the Middle …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 22:51 GMT

VAO Launches Game-Changing AI to Instantly Turn Phone Calls into Orders and Quotes

New AI phone-call capture slashes manual entry time, ensures accuracy, and elevates customer service for manufacturers and wholesalers. SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VAO, a leader in AI-driven Order …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 22:29 GMT

TravelingWiki Addresses Gathered Attendees at Iowa State Capitol to Support 2025 Autism Advocacy & Acceptance Day

In Advance of TravelingWiki’s Collaboration with Autism Society of Iowa on Iowa Wild Autism Awareness Pro Hockey Game, TravelingWiki Speaks at Iowa Capitol DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following rapid …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 22:18 GMT

AppZen Focuses its AI Platform on Powering Autonomous Finance Operations for Global Organizations

Mastermind AI Automation Platform transforms finance operations for enterprise companies with comprehensive solutions for AP, T&E, and corporate card management SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AppZen, the …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 21:55 GMT

Proactive MD Continues Rapid Expansion in Diagnostic Services

Healthcare innovator continues integrated growth strategy with acquisition of laboratories in New Jersey and Colorado GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Proactive MD®, a national leader in value-based care, …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 21:36 GMT

Voices of Note Presents an Unforgettable Spring 2025 Concert Season

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voices of Note, the parent organization of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus (AWC) and the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC), proudly announces its highly anticipated Spring 2025 concert …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 20:09 GMT

Positively Beautiful Wellness & Aesthetics Proudly Introduces The Nordlys® Light & Bright™ Treatment To Their Practice

Positively Beautiful Wellness & Aesthetics is excited to announce the addition of the Nordlys® system, a state-of-the-art laser system, to their practice. PLEASANT GROVE, UT, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Positively …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 20:02 GMT

White Orchid Counseling Expands Services to Include Comprehensive Psychological Testing

Offering expert evaluations for Autism, ADHD, DID, and more, White Orchid Counseling expands services to meet diverse mental health needs. ORLAND PARK, IL, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- White Orchid Counseling, a trusted …

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