Unintentional weight loss may be a warning sign for cancer
A study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has highlighted a concerning link: unintentional weight loss might signal an increased risk of cancer diagnosis within the...
Five misconceptions about weight loss drugs
Following pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's announcement of the launch of an online portal to connect consumers to its anti-obesity drugs, interest in weight loss...
It’s okay to run slowly – in fact it has plenty of benefits
Runners are obsessed with time. Amateur or professional, for most avid runners the aim is to get faster – constantly training in order to...
This common diabetes drug can lead to strong weight loss
At the University of Pennsylvania, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against obesity.
They studied semaglutide, a medication known for treating type...
Teenage stress can lead to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure late in life
The journey from teenage years to adulthood can be stressful, and a recent study has shown that this stress can lead to serious health...
Green and blue spaces can benefit health in older people
A new study has revealed something remarkable: even a small increase in greenery and water bodies, like parks and lakes, around where older adults...
BMI cannot effectively show your health and weight, study finds
In a compelling commentary, University of Rochester Medicine family medicine physician Holly Russell challenges the long-held reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) as a...
Balanced cardio-strength exercise can help prevent heart disease
A new study suggests that dividing your workout routine into equal parts of cardio and strength training could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular...
Weight loss surgery may benefit brain health, study finds
A recent study has brought to light an interesting link between weight loss surgery and the health of our brains.
In the United States, obesity...
How shift work affects your sleep
All life on Earth is affected by the day-night cycle resulting from the planet's rotation. In line with this, humans are naturally awake during...