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How do you measure your health? WHI comes up with two potent indicators

How do you measure your health? WHI comes up with two potent indicators

New studies using Women’s Health Initiative data highlight new ‘biomarkers’ to predict mortality risk and guide providers' care
Hutch NewsJuly 08, 2025
Fred Hutch eyes the future of weight loss

Fred Hutch eyes the future of weight loss

Successful pilot study uses acceptance and commitment phone therapy to help people lose weight; new $3.7M grant will launch full-scale trial
Hutch NewsMarch 31, 2021
Fitness trackers don’t improve weight loss, study finds

Fitness trackers don’t improve weight loss, study finds

Participants who added ‘wearables’ to diet and exercise plans actually lost fewer pounds than those who stuck with traditional tactics
Hutch NewsSeptember 20, 2016
Heavy kindergarteners more likely to be obese later in life

Heavy kindergarteners more likely to be obese later in life

But improving diet and exercise has healthy effects at any age, say Fred Hutch researchers
Hutch NewsJanuary 31, 2014