Italian researchers have discovered a potential link between obesity in boys and reduced testicle size, which may increase the risk of infertility in these young men later in life.
The study included boys aged 2 to 18 who were recommended to the Pediatric Endocrinology Unit at the University of Catania in Sicily for weight management. The researchers observed that boys with normal insulin...Read More
Bariatric surgery could considerably decrease the risk of cancers related to obesity, such as those of the breast, colon, liver, pancreas, ovaries, and thyroid, in patients with obesity.
“Bariatric surgery, which includes sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and gastric band procedures, is the principal method for significant weight loss in individuals with obesity,” stated Dr....Read More
Obesity has been a significant contributor to various health issues, including cancer. A recent cross-sectional study published in JAMA Oncology highlights the role of food environments in obesity-related cancer mortality. Communities with easy access to fast food were found to be 77% more likely to have high levels of obesity-related cancer mortality.
Researchers led by Dr. Malcolm Seth...Read More
The healthcare industry has undergone significant changes over the past century, with the proliferation of smartphones and digital media revolutionising the way patients access medical information. In recent years, applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have further transformed the industry, enhancing the consumer experience, healthcare delivery, and healthcare...Read More
As more elderly and disabled individuals aim to live independently, monitoring apps designed for frail adults have become increasingly popular. These apps can also help family and caregivers distinguish between short-term problems and long-term declines. Falls, in particular, can be costly. The UK’s NHS estimates that unaddressed fall hazards in the home cost around £435 million per...Read More
Technology giant Samsung has launched an open-source project called Samsung Health Stack 1.0 to aid digital health researchers. The tool is designed to allow researchers to build new digital health solutions on the Android and Wear OS operating systems. The stack includes a backend web portal that is intended to make digital health development more manageable, according to a news release from...Read More
The Personalised Care Institute (PCI) has recently launched virtual reality training on shared decision-making (SDM) to help healthcare professionals fill gaps in their knowledge, which they have reported. This training, commissioned by NHS England, aims to explore key micro-skills around shared decision-making, including agenda setting, teach-back, exploring patient preferences, and reaching...Read More