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Why stress is linked to metabolic syndrome

A recent study, published in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity—Health, has shed new light on the complex interplay between stress, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome. Led by...

The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs

Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for...

Obesity is linked to blood cancer precursor

New research published in Blood Advances reveals a significant connection between obesity and the risk of developing monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a...

Slow-to-moderate weight loss may lower death risk in people with osteoarthritis

New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that individuals who are overweight or obese and also suffer from knee or hip osteoarthritis may...

Waist circumference can predict infertility in women

A study published in PLOS ONE by Jierong Ke and colleagues from Huizhou Central People's Hospital in China highlights the significance of waist circumference...

This water exercise could benefit people with chronic health problems

Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training (AHIIT), a form of exercise performed in water, has shown promising results similar to land-based HIIT (LBHIIT). According to a study...

This eating disorder is linked to early rising and sleep loss

Recent research has uncovered an interesting connection between the eating disorder anorexia nervosa and sleep patterns. Unlike many psychiatric disorders which tend to be linked...

How obesity, high blood pressure and lipid imbalance trigger heart disease

Understanding our heart’s health is like deciphering a puzzle, where various pieces come together to reveal the larger picture of our overall well-being. A recently...

Centenarian blood tests give hints of the secrets to longevity

Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world’s population, with numbers roughly doubling every ten...

Scientists find new way to treat common bone disease

Researchers at the Van Andel Institute have identified a significant factor contributing to low bone density, a discovery that holds the potential for enhanced...