Body mass index (BMI) greatly overestimates overweight and obesity in athletes, according to a study at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May). The team from
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New system to reduce the number of unnecessary surgeries to prevent strokes and heart attacks
A new scoring system to assess the risk of stroke and heart attacks in patients with narrowed arteries could prevent unnecessary surgical procedures, according to a study published in The
A simple combination of drugs could prevent thousands of heart attacks, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). The team from Lund
Researchers from the Human-Tech Institute-Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain developed a new way to detect Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children by using virtual reality and artificial intelligence, according
Using Sat Nav systems can help older drivers continue to drive for longer, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Digital Health. The study, conducted by a team
Wearable technology could help patients with type 2 diabetes follow exercise plans to keep their condition under control, according to a study published by BMJ Open. The authors defend that
People sharing meals with loved ones report higher levels of satisfaction and well-being, according to a study published in the World Happiness Report. The World Happiness Report is published by
Researchers from King’s College, UK, identified a new bacterial protein that is being used to create protein nanoparticles to target anticancer drugs to tumours, according to a study published in
For patients not in the hospital, the critical factor determining survival and long-term recovery after a heart attack is how quickly CPR is started, not who performs it, according to
A team of European scientists developed a system that seamlessly integrates an implanted spinal cord prosthetics with rehabilitation robotics, according to a study published in Science Robotics. The device delivers