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World obesity rate By 2035, over half the global populace could be overweight or obese, leading to a $4.32 trillion yearly cost. WHO study - one in eight people worldwide or one Billion people are now living with obesity Report: Obesity could cost the world over $4 trillion a year by 2035 Is Insulin Resistance Behind Your Weight Gain? - Are you one of the over 40% of adults that are insulin resistant? Learn more... A new study finds that under a recently proposed definition of obesity which includes not just body mass index (BMI) but also waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ratios, and direct body-fat measures — almost 70% of U.S. adults would now be classified as obese, compared with about 43% under the traditional BMI threshold of 30. Learn more (full article)

Latest Health & Wellness News

Global Wellness Day Turkey

• Wegovy in a pill? - the popular weight loss injection Wegovy may soon be available in a pill format if the FDA approves it.

Use of AI in healthcare

• Study shows increasing acceptance of AI by physicians

Zepbound approved for sleep apnea

• FDA approves Zepbound for Sleep Apnea

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• They may be ‘miracle’ drugs, but obesity meds call for a team approach

Wellness articles

Physical

Discover the latest articles and trending topics in health and wellness:

• Semaglutide for osteoarthritis - a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows benefit of using Semaglutide in treating Osteoarthritis - learn more...
• Intermittent fasting: Learn about the benefits and strategies of intermittent fasting for weight loss and overall health.
• Healthy eating tips: Get expert advice on nutrition, meal planning, and mindful eating to support a balanced diet and weight management.
• A new report from the American Heart Association states that weight-loss drugs should be a first-line treatment for preventing heart disease Learn more...

Food & Drink

Keto meal

Food is any substance consumed by an organism for nutritional support. It typically consists of essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, which provide energy and sustain life. Drink refers to any liquid consumed for hydration or enjoyment, including water, juice, tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages.

Ketogenic diet

The Ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that has gained popularity for its potential benefits in weight loss, epilepsy management, and overall health. The primary goal of the ketogenic diet is to put the body into a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. Learn more...

AI in healthcare

GEN AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made transformative impacts across various sectors, with tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini enabling the generation of human-like text and images.

These advancements have enhanced industries such as customer service and content creation. However, AI models face a growing concern known as model collapse as outlined in the following Forbes article.

The Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) model is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) framework designed to enhance the performance of large language models (LLMs) by combining them with an information retrieval (IR) system. Learn more

Rare diseases

Rare diseases

Rare diseases are medical conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. Learn more...

Gray's Anatomy - THE TERM human anatomy comprises a consideration of the various structures which make up the human organism.

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