by Nicholas FeenieOctober 19, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Health, Telehealth0 comments
NHS gets £30m boost for tech advancements to improve patient care
In a recent announcement, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) revealed its plans to allocate £30 million for state-of-the-art technology aimed at enhancing services provided by the NHS. This funding is anticipated to play a pivotal role in reducing patient wait times, expediting the diagnostic process, and introducing novel patient treatment methodologies. The DHSC, on its...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieOctober 12, 2023 Childhood Obesity, Obesity and Population Health, Obesity Education, Obesity Policy0 comments
Teachers could play a major role in combating childhood obesity
Recent scholarly insights have underlined a potentially transformative role that educators can play in combating the alarming rates of childhood obesity, particularly in the United States (US). As published in the reputable journal Nutrients, a meticulous study embarked on an exploratory journey to gauge the impact teachers could make in mitigating this health crisis among the younger...Read MoreRising obesity levels may intensify menopause symptoms and reduce hormone therapy efficiency, preliminary study indicates
The global surge in obesity, with an estimated 13% of adults now grappling with the condition, is a growing concern. A recent report suggests that obesity prevalence is higher among women than men (15% vs. 11%), with a more pronounced incidence in developed nations. Particularly in the United States, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that in 2020, 41.9% of...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieOctober 10, 2023 Obesity and Population Health, Obesogenic Environment, United States of America0 comments
CDC reports nearly half of US states have over 35% of adults living with obesity
Obesity continues to extend its grasp across an increasing number of states in the US, as recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underscores. According to the fresh batch of information, as of 2022, a minimum of 35% of the adult population in 22 states was categorised as having obesity. This signifies a growth from the 19 states documented in 2021. Drawing a...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieOctober 9, 2023 Diet, Nutrition, Obesity and Population Health, Obesogenic Environment0 comments