How air pollution drives obesity and diabetes
Air pollution is already known to be bad for our lungs and heart, but now scientists have found it may also hurt our metabolism.
A...
Just 4,000 steps a day effectively lowers death risk
Here’s some great news for anyone who dreads intense workouts or long runs: you don’t have to be a gym enthusiast to enjoy better...
New pill could fight type 2 diabetes and obesity without common side effects
A team of scientists in Sweden has found a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
This drug could lower...
New diabetes drug effectively lower blood sugar and promotes weight loss
Type 2 diabetes is a common health problem that happens when the body can’t use insulin properly. Insulin helps move sugar from the blood...
Exercise may help breast cancer survivors control weight
Exercise is known for building strength and improving heart health.
But new research from UBC Okanagan shows it may also help breast cancer survivors control...
Unexplained weight loss may be an early sign of dementia, study finds
A new study suggests that people who go on to develop dementia often start losing weight and body fat years before they are diagnosed.
The...
Weight-loss surgery helps people with obesity and diabetes live longer
A large study from the Cleveland Clinic has found that people who have both obesity and type 2 diabetes may live longer and stay...
How exercise trains the immune system to fight better
Exercise is well known for strengthening muscles, lungs, and the heart, but new research shows it also “trains” the immune system.
An international team of...
How exercise could help breast cancer survivors manage weight
Exercise is often praised for building strength and improving heart health, but new research from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus suggests it...
What’s the difference between hot sweat and cold sweat
Imagine two scenarios. In the first, you're hiking uphill on a warm day, beads of sweat rolling down your forehead.
In the second, you've just...