Excessive belly fat is linked to worse cognitive performance
Heart health has always been an essential component of overall health.
A recent study found that Asians with excess visceral fat are more likely to...
Can vaping help people quit smoking? It’s unlikely
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler has announced a major policy shift on vaping.
Its two primary objectives are to make it harder for children and...
How to exercise if you have long COVID
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition in which people continue to experience symptoms of COVID-19 for...
Cannabis use: Health benefits and risks you need to know
Cannabis is a plant that has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years.
In recent years, there has been a growing...
This very low-protein diet can benefit people with chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition where the kidneys are not functioning properly, and it affects millions of people around the world.
CKD can...
Vitamin D may help treat diabetic foot ulcers
Have you ever heard of diabetic foot ulcers? It's a condition that affects people with diabetes, where sores or wounds can form on their...
Magic mushrooms may help treat color blindness
A recent study has looked at the effects of psilocybin on color blindness, a condition where people have difficulty seeing some colors.
The study involved...
7 reasons why obesity causes high blood pressure
Obesity is a significant risk factor for developing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects millions...
People with ‘long COVID’ have lower exercise tolerance and other changes
Have you ever heard of "long COVID"? It's a condition that can affect people who have recovered from COVID-19.
In some cases, people who have...
Health benefits and risks of blood pressure drug beta blockers
Beta blockers are a class of medications commonly used to treat various cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and abnormal heart...