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Waist-to-height ratio is a better indicator of fat obesity in young people than BMI
The waist-to-height ratio correlates better than BMI with DEXA measurements of fat mass.
Enhanced recognition of side effects can improve psychotherapy
Systematic review of adverse effects in psychotherapy trials.
Pathogenic fungi infecting the Eucalyptus snout beetle in Eucalyptus forest
Way to develop a bio-pesticide for controlling the beetle.
Autoimmune link to tooth enamel damage in coeliac disease
Autoimmune amelogenesis imperfecta in APS-1 and coeliac disease patients.
Scientists discovered previously unknown effects of fibroblasts in vascular malformations
The findings can be used in developing treatments for vascular malformations with a fibrous component.
Milestone: A new kind of wave equation for accelerating waves
Accelerating waves shed light on major problems in physics.
Arctic soil methane consumption increases in a drier climate
Well-drained soils remove methane from the atmosphere.
Exercise: A natural remedy for MS fatigue
Physical activity may help reduce fatigue in patients with relapsing-remitting MS.
Vitamin D treatment for five years decreased the risk of atrial fibrillation
Study shows five-year vitamin D supplementation reduces atrial fibrillation risk in older adults.
Eating disorders are mostly observed in elderly population
Eating disorders are psychological situations defined by extreme and continuous disturbances in eating, which is associated with stressful thoughts and emotions. They can affect...
Reduced stress is linked to changes in the profile of plasma metabolites
Psychological stress is known to be related to obesity, low rate aggravation, and metabolic disorders. However, the underlying systems remain poorly comprehended. In the...
New tool to identify sleep stages accurately
This opens up new avenues for the diagnostics and treatment of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnoea.