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Research in Context: Obesity and Metabolic Health
Obesity has been a growing problem in the U.S. More than 40% of adults and 19% of children now have obesity. Some people may think of obesity as a consequence of lifestyle choices. But there are many factors affecting body weight that are beyond our conscious control. Researchers are only beginning to understand them.
Florida HIV Groups Get “Holiday Hug” Grants From The Campbell Foundation
Santa came early for 11 HIV service providers in southern Florida. They each received Holiday Hug grants from the Fort Lauderdale–based The Campbell Foundation, which funds unique evidence-based research in the treatment and prevention of HIV and AIDS. Ten groups each received a $2,000 end-of-the-year grant, while Broward House...
Severe Obesity on the Rise in Young Latino Children
A study published in Pediatrics supports existing research that the incidence of severe obesity has increased in young U.S. children, particularly young Latino children, who had the highest rate of obesity compared with other racial groups. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers looked at children ages 2 to...
Top HIV Science Stories of 2023
POZ readers showed great interest in HIV cure news, particularly cases of long-term remission. In February, researchers reported that a German man remains in remission a decade after receiving a stem cell transplant from a donor with a mutation that blocks HIV from entering cells (No. 3). The Düsseldorf Patient is either the second or third such case, but his doctors were cautious about declaring a cure. POZ profiled Marc Franke in the July-August 2023 issue.
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Tu Salud is the leading health magazine for Latinos/Hispanics in the United States. Launched in 2007, it covers fitness and nutrition as well as a broad range of health issues affecting Latino families.
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