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Body Mass Index and the Asian Community

Did you know there is an Asian-specific BMI? AAPI Heritage Month is a great time to consider health equity through the lens of Asian America health. R… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the […]

Published on May 2, 2025

Athletes With ADHD Have Longer Concussion Recovery

High school athletes with ADHD take longer to recover from a sport-related concussion, a new study says. Those with a concussion took about 16% longer to return to the classroom and 17% longer to return to sports, compared to athletes without ADHD, researchers reported April… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on May 1, 2025

WHO to Back Weight-Loss Drugs for Adults Globally

The World Health Organization plans to officially back the use of weight-loss drugs to treat obesity in adults for the first time, a memo reviewed by Reuters on Thursday shows, marking a shift in its approach to treating the global health problem. The UN agency also called… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 1, 2025