Popular weight loss drug could help treat heart disease
Wegovy, a widely popular weight-loss drug, has made a groundbreaking leap in heart disease care. In a significant development, Wegovy has been shown to...
Metabolically healthy obesity: is it really healthy?
At the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Professor Matthias Blüher discussed the concept of "metabolically healthy obesity"...
Overweight in youth linked to higher risks of 17 cancers
Recent studies from the University of Gothenburg have revealed a concerning connection between overweight or obese men at age 18 and an increased risk...
Why warming-up can boost your muscle performance
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, warming up muscles before a workout is a familiar routine. However, the scientific explanation for why this is beneficial...
Hot flashes during sleep may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Philadelphia suggests that hot flashes, particularly during sleep, experienced by...
Walking 8,000 steps for better health
The popular belief that walking 10,000 steps a day boosts health originated in Japan in the 1960s without any scientific backing.
However, researchers from the...
How virtual reality can boost men’s health
Researchers from University College Cork have made a groundbreaking discovery: virtual reality (VR) gaming can significantly boost men's understanding of testicular diseases and encourage...
Hearing loss may strongly affect body weight in older people
A new study from the University of Oulu in Finland offers fresh insights into the health implications of environmental noise.
Long-term exposure to noise, particularly...
Healthy eating during the holidays: tips and tricks
Holidays often present a challenge for those trying to maintain a healthy diet, with the period from Thanksgiving to January being particularly tricky.
Kara Bowers,...
How to achieve healthy weight loss
Rapid weight loss might seem appealing, but experts warn that it's neither sustainable nor healthy.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a...