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Lower BMI threshold needed to detect obesity in Asian Americans – AsAmNews
Body mass index (BMI) may be an inaccurate indicator for obesity and cardiovascular diseases amongst Asian Americans.
A report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on Oct. 4 found that the body mass index (BMI) thresholds for obesity and the risk for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases were lower in Asian Americans than in their counterparts.
According to Medspace Medical News, researchers Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH, and colleagues suggested a lower threshold for obesity in Asians based
A report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on Oct. 4 found that the body mass index (BMI) thresholds for obesity and the risk for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases were lower in Asian Americans than in their counterparts.
According to Medspace Medical News, researchers Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH, and colleagues suggested a lower threshold for obesity in Asians based
Meta takes down fake news from China – AsAmNews
Facebook’s parent company Meta says it uncovered a covert operation of fake accounts from China attempting to influence U.S. politics ahead of the 2022 midterms.
The accounts posed as Americans on both ends of the political spectrum to post opinions about abortion, gun control and high-profile politicians such as President Biden and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Washington Post reports.
The network, which maintained accounts across Facebook, Instagram and competitor Twitter, did not gain much tra
The accounts posed as Americans on both ends of the political spectrum to post opinions about abortion, gun control and high-profile politicians such as President Biden and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Washington Post reports.
The network, which maintained accounts across Facebook, Instagram and competitor Twitter, did not gain much tra
ASUCI Presidential Candidate Debate Commences 2022 Special Presidential Recall & Election
Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story and it will be updated as the New University receives additional information and quotes.
Update 1/18/22 at 11:35 p.m.: The date of the debate has been updated to Jan. 7, given that the debate happened on Friday, Jan. 7 instead of Saturday, Jan. 8.
Update 1/12/22 at 3:50 p.m.: The portion regarding the Anteater Safety Fund has been updated to include that the emergency funds were relocated in January 2022 rather than October 2021, along with addition
Update 1/18/22 at 11:35 p.m.: The date of the debate has been updated to Jan. 7, given that the debate happened on Friday, Jan. 7 instead of Saturday, Jan. 8.
Update 1/12/22 at 3:50 p.m.: The portion regarding the Anteater Safety Fund has been updated to include that the emergency funds were relocated in January 2022 rather than October 2021, along with addition
The Return of the Petrs
Editor’s Note: “Petr” refers to the creator of the Petr design, whereas Petr without quotes refers to the design itself.
Donning their signature red beanie and an all-black outfit, “Petr,” as they’d prefer to be called, appeared after a two-year hiatus to deliver the “pumpkn petr” design to the UCI student body in front of the Middle Earth Towers on Oct. 13 and at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts on Oct. 15.
Petr “drops” are typically assigned a date and time, with the location to be revea
Donning their signature red beanie and an all-black outfit, “Petr,” as they’d prefer to be called, appeared after a two-year hiatus to deliver the “pumpkn petr” design to the UCI student body in front of the Middle Earth Towers on Oct. 13 and at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts on Oct. 15.
Petr “drops” are typically assigned a date and time, with the location to be revea
Return to Campus: Welcome Week Overview & APAD Announcement
ASUCI hosted a series of events during Welcome Week to celebrate the reopening of campus from Sept. 20 to Sept. 24.
The events allowed students to adjust to campus life and prepare for the upcoming school year.
“It’s hard with this many people and COVID still going around, but the school is trying their best and it’s been pretty fun,” fourth year mechanical engineering student Enrique Garcia said. “It’s nice seeing people again after being locked in for so long. There’s still more to come.”
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The events allowed students to adjust to campus life and prepare for the upcoming school year.
“It’s hard with this many people and COVID still going around, but the school is trying their best and it’s been pretty fun,” fourth year mechanical engineering student Enrique Garcia said. “It’s nice seeing people again after being locked in for so long. There’s still more to come.”
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COVID-19 Winter Updates
Following the Thanksgiving recess, UCI continued sequestration for all students living on campus. The sequestration was first taken into effect on Nov. 24, following the increase of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., and was announced that it would be in effect until the end of the fall quarter.
Even with the sequestration in effect, there was an increase of on-campus students and staff testing positive for COVID-19.
UCI expanded the coronavirus testing capacity for students who have been living off-
Even with the sequestration in effect, there was an increase of on-campus students and staff testing positive for COVID-19.
UCI expanded the coronavirus testing capacity for students who have been living off-
UCI Updates School-wide COVID-19 Measures
UCI Forward, UCI’s Coronavirus Information Hub, has implemented a number of coronavirus responses since the first reported cases of the virus. The webpage provides daily updates along with a list of coronavirus resources.
The page has been updated every business day, from Monday to Friday since March 17. The page provides information on case count updates for everyone in the UCI community, including those on and off-campus.
The page also offers general campus news, new articles surrounding the
The page has been updated every business day, from Monday to Friday since March 17. The page provides information on case count updates for everyone in the UCI community, including those on and off-campus.
The page also offers general campus news, new articles surrounding the
UCI Holds Virtual Mid-Quarter Involvement Fair
UCI’s Office of Campus Organizations held its Mid-Quarter Involvement Fair virtually for a period of two days from Nov. 12 to 13.
Over 100 clubs and organizations participated in the event and held virtual booths for students to participate through Zoom. Previously, the fair was held in Aldrich Park with various clubs sectioned off by student interests.
The event, which was held by Campus Groups, allowed students to read a brief description of each club before indicating their interest in the
Over 100 clubs and organizations participated in the event and held virtual booths for students to participate through Zoom. Previously, the fair was held in Aldrich Park with various clubs sectioned off by student interests.
The event, which was held by Campus Groups, allowed students to read a brief description of each club before indicating their interest in the