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BMI is an imperfect but useful measure in kids, study finds

Kids with high BMI were 29 times more likely to have high fat mass, study finds

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/bmi-is-an-imperfect-but-useful-measure-in-kids-study-finds/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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@arstechnica Fun fact: "BMI" isn't imperfect, it's completely unfounded in any medical or scientific sense.

But hey, let's fat shame the kids early, why don't we? "Baby's First Ozempic"

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Musk claims Neuralink patient doing OK with implant, can move mouse with brain

Medical ethicists alarmed by Musk being "sole source of information" on patient.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/musk-claims-neuralink-patient-doing-ok-with-implant-can-move-mouse-with-brain/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

yohannon ,
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@arstechnica Yeah, that "we're trying to make them click more" was a little oddly worded. I had this image of them applying increasingly strong electric shocks, and NOT in a Milgram way.

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