Changing diets—not less physical activity—may best explain childhood obesity crisis

Variation in consumption of market-acquired foods outside of the traditional diet—but not in total calories burned daily—is reliably related to indigenous Amazonian children’s body fat, according to a Baylor University study that offers insight into the global obesity epidemic. “The importance of a poor diet versus low energy expenditure on the development of childhood obesity remains unclear,” said Samuel Urlacher, […]

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Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease

One of the most vexing aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is doctors’ inability to predict which newly hospitalized patients will go on to develop severe disease, including complications that require the insertion of a breathing tube, kidney dialysis or other intensive care. Knowledge of a patient’s age and underlying medical conditions can help predict such outcomes, but there are still […]

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RHOD Alum Tiffany Hendra Says She Underwent Surgery for Melanoma: 'A Whirlwind Week'

Tiffany Hendra is detailing her recent experience with skin cancer and urging others to stay vigilant about their health. The Real Housewives of Dallas alum, 49, revealed on Instagram Saturday that she had officially entered the "Melanoma Warrior Tribe" after recently undergoing surgery for a dangerous mole. Hendra posted several photos of her arm before and after her procedure, revealing […]

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India’s jumbo-sized vaccine rollout in numbers

India began one of the world’s biggest coronavirus vaccination programmes on Saturday, hoping to end a pandemic that has killed 150,000 people in the country and torpedoed the economy. AFP looks at the numbers involved in the vast and complex undertaking compounded by weak infrastructure, online hoaxes and worries about one of the vaccines being rolled out while still in […]

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Covid new strain symptoms: Global Public Health warns the world is ‘virus’s playground

Boris Johnson warns of threat of coronavirus to younger people Viruses evolve continuously, including the coronavirus – so why are three variants raising alarm? For Sir Patrick Vallance, one variant from Brazil “is particularly important”. Speaking at the Downing Street conference, Vallance said the Brazilian covid mutant will be monitored “carefully”. At present, there is no evidence that any of […]

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Fitness Influencer Alexia Clark Undergoes Surgery To Repair Twisted Intestine: ‘I Thought I Was Dying’

Fitness influencer and former Women’s Health cover star Alexia Clark underwent emergency stomach surgery two weeks ago and is now in the process of regaining her strength. On January 2nd, doctors discovered that her intestines had twisted, requiring emergency surgery. Alexia starts her new fitness routine on Monday, and is working with her doctors and a physical therapist to design […]

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