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New Obesity Definition Offers More Accurate Picture of Health Risks

A revised definition of obesity, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, aims to provide a more accurate picture of the health risks associated with excess body fat. The new approach focuses on adiposity, or body fat, rather than relying solely on body mass index (BMI). The proposal divides obesity into two categories: preclinical and … Read more

Gaming Industry on Brink of Collapse Amid Record-Breaking Failures

The gaming industry is facing a critical mass, with ballooning budgets and massive projects like PlayStation’s Concord becoming record-breaking failures. In an interview, Baldur’s Gate 3 director of publishing Michael Douse shed light on the true issue with the industry. Douse stated that game prices haven’t risen with inflation and are actually cheaper than during … Read more

UK PM Calls for ‘Fundamental Change’ After Girls’ Killings

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a “fundamental change” in how the government protects citizens after three girls were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The killings, which occurred in July, also left eight other children wounded. Starmer said that authorities had failed to spot the danger posed by 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana, … Read more

Samsung Sets One UI 7 Release Timeline for Galaxy S Series

Samsung has announced a release timeline for its highly anticipated One UI 7 update, which is expected to roll out to compatible Galaxy S series devices by the end of March 2025. The rollout applies primarily to the Korean market, but given Samsung’s global release schedule, users worldwide can likely expect the update around the … Read more

OpenAI CEO Says Company Has Not Achieved AGI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has addressed viral rumors that his company had achieved artificial general intelligence (AGI) behind closed doors. In a post on X, Altman stated that the company has not built or deployed AGI and warned fans to cut their expectations by 100x. Rumors about OpenAI’s achievement of AGI gained traction after some … Read more

Are Dental X-Rays Safe for Your Health?

Dental X-rays have long been a topic of concern regarding their safety for patients. But, are these low-level radiation exposures enough to cause harm? We spoke with experts in the field to find out. According to Dr. David J. Brenner, director of the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University, the amount of radiation from … Read more