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Commission finds new way to define obesity

The Hill

A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the commonly referenced body max index (BMI) and instead approaching the condition similarly to chronic illnesses to improve decision making when it comes therapies and public health strategies.

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Have smartphones and ubiquitous internet access affected sedentary time among children and adolescents?

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

The public health consequences of this increase in sedentary time are uncertain. Sedentary time appears to be unrelated to metabolic health in youth, when moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity is taken into consideration. His research interests focus on the health effects of physical activity on non-communicable diseases.

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Marigolds — A Functional Food Rich in Nutrients and Antioxidants

Mercola

These bright, golden blooms have been used in Ayurvedic and Latin American medicine to treat skin, eye and digestive health issues. Today, science is confirming what ancient cultures already knew marigolds are packed with powerful compounds that offer real benefits for human health.

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India’s challenge: stemming the rising tide of non-communicable diseases 

The Hindu

In India, the burden of NCDs has surpassed that of infectious diseases. million Indians die from NCDs each year; approximately one in four Indians faces the risk of dying from an NCD before reaching the age of 70 An estimated 5.8

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IPH marks 25 years of shaping public health policy

Institute of Public Health

Set up prior to the signing of the Good Friday / Belfast Agreement in 1998, IPH has been shaping public health policy across the island of Ireland for 25 years. Watch summary video In his address, Professor McKee argued that governments will only achieve the best possible outcomes for their people if they invest in their health.

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Kelly Thompson – Bringing sex and gender differences to the forefront

Frontiers

By Katharina Stock Dr Kelly Thompson is the Director of Research Operations at the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District in Western Sydney and an active researcher at The George Institute for Global Health. Kelly is currently serving as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Global Women’s Health.

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Regular exercise, even in polluted areas, can lower risk of cancer mortality

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

Yacong Bo and Xiang Qian Lao Regular exercise is recognised as providing significant lifestyle-related protection against non-communicable diseases. It can also reduce the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death. exposure and exercise on the likelihood of dying from cancer in Taiwan.