Prenatal exposure to durable ‘forever chemicals’ may contribute to childhood obesity, study finds
A recent study backed by federal funding suggests that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals,’ during pregnancy is associated with higher body mass indices (BMIs) and increased risks of obesity in children. The study, spearheaded by Brown University researchers, adds to the growing body of evidence that the consequences of exposure to PFAS...Read More
Obesity alters brain function, hindering weight loss maintenance, study finds
Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and Yale University have recently unveiled a ground-breaking link between obesity and altered brain responses to nutrients. Their study indicates that obesity leads to reduced dopamine release and diminished nutrient-sensing activity in the brain. Worryingly, these changes persist even after weight loss, potentially explaining why maintaining weight loss is so...Read More
Digital health applications: A game-changer in post-hospitalisation heart failure care
According to a study published in the International Journal of Cardiology, the use of electronic health services via health applications after heart failure (HF) hospitalisation notably enhances patient outcomes and reduces mortality risk. The research team aimed to scrutinise the effectiveness of digital health interventions (DHI) in comparison to conventional care for patients who had...Read More
“Digital health will just be healthcare”: Hospital chiefs predict seamless integration of healthcare and technology
Leading digital authorities within the healthcare sector foresee a more virtual, automated, and user-friendly health system in five years. Their vision includes seamless digital integration, a feature which has already begun to take shape across many hospitals, according to industry leaders interviewed by Becker’s, a leading healthcare publication. Daniel Barchi, executive vice...Read More
Unlocking the potential of digital health in Sub-Saharan Africa
A new report titled “Leveraging Digital Health in Primary Health Care: Current Status and Future Possibilities in Sub-Saharan Africa” has been released by the Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI) at Imperial College London. The study, conducted in partnership with Imperial’s Global Digital Health Unit and the African Forum for Primary Health Care (AfroPHC), examines...Read More
Harnessing machine learning to predict obesity: A focus on the first 1000 days of life
The recent publication in the Scientific Reports Journal showcases a novel utilisation of machine learning (ML) to forecast obesity in adults by examining risk factors and monitoring body mass index (BMI) during the initial 1,000 days of life, spanning from two to four years old. The rise in obesity rates in both children and adults worldwide is undeniable. Early onset obesity in children...Read More