Excess deaths estimated for ESRD patients during COVID-19
(HealthDay)—A total of 8.7 to 12.9 excess deaths were estimated per 1,000 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients during the early
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Semaglutide reduces excess body fat in people with obesity
In adults with obesity or overweight, weekly treatment with the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonist semaglutide leads to reduced
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Saliva can be used to predict excess body fat in teenagers
In addition to helping us chew and swallow, keeping the mouth moist and protecting us against germs, saliva can also
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Incredible transformation of woman, 25, who had excess skin removed
Incredible transformation of woman, 25, who underwent surgery to remove the 4lbs 4oz of excess skin which she hated having
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Excess belly fat common in those with high heart risk
The study, called EUROASPIRE V, is a survey of cardiovascular disease prevention and diabetes. It forms part of a European
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Screening using body mass index alone may miss every second preschooler with excess stomach fat
When assessing whether preschoolers are overweight, health professionals should use other measures such as waist-to-height ratio in addition to the
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