ANTHROPOMETRY

Jun 03 2026HEALTH

How body shape over time links to memory loss in later years

Research shows that body fat distribution might play a hidden role in brain health decades later. A long-term study tracked how waist size and overall weight changed in thousands of adults, then checked their blood for p-tau217—a protein often found in Alzheimer’s patients. The same group was also m

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Jul 12 2025SCIENCE

How Face Shapes Are Changing and Why Your Mask Might Not Fit

People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scan

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Apr 03 2025HEALTH

Smartphones Measure Up in Breast Reconstruction

In the world of breast reconstruction surgery, precision is key. Doctors and patients rely on accurate measurements to plan and execute procedures. Enter digital anthropometry, a fancy term for using technology to measure the human body. Smartphones, with their ever-improving cameras, are now part o

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

How Measurements Can Predict Breast Satisfaction

Ever wondered if some simple body measurements could tell us how happy people are with their breasts? Well, scientists decided to explore this idea. They wanted to see if there's a link between breast size and shape, and how women feel about them, especially in those who haven't had any surgery. The

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Kid-Sized Seats: Do Boosters Fit Better Than Cars?

Ever wondered if car seats and boosters are really designed with kids in mind? Scientists took a close look at modern vehicle seats and boosters, comparing them with kids' body measurements. They checked out 275 rear seats from US cars made between 2009 and 2022, measuring things like seat length, s

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