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University of Cambridge researchers propose new obesity definition, affecting 20 million Americans

Researchers from the University of Cambridge propose a new obesity definition that lowers the BMI threshold from 30 to 27 and includes waist measurements, potentially reclassifying 20 million U.S. adults as...

Live Science · 2 days ago · 2 min read

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CDC warns U.S. risks losing measles elimination status amid 1,300 cases

The CDC warns the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status due to over 1,300 cases reported in 2024, the highest since 2000. This decline in vaccination rates and rising outbreaks could lead to increased...

Scientific American · 3 days ago · 2 min read

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Study finds 25% of patients lie for antibiotics, risking resistance

Over 25% of people lie to their doctors to obtain antibiotics, often exaggerating symptoms despite antibiotics being ineffective against viral infections. This misuse contributes to antibiotic resistance...

Ars Technica · 14 days ago · 1 min read

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WHO Emergency Committee urges long-term COVID-19 response efforts globally

The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on COVID-19 confirmed the pandemic remains a public health emergency and emphasized the need for sustained global response efforts. With ongoing outbreaks...

WHO Health · Aug 01, 2020 · 1 min read