The hidden link between inflammation and weight loss surgery success
The Big Problem: Obesity and Its Cost
Obesity is a growing problem, not just for individual health but also for healthcare systems. In the UK,...
The link between memory, eating, and obesity
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have made an exciting discovery: the connections in certain brain circuits related...
Plant-based diet may help allergic diseases in obesity
Allergic diseases, characterized by chronic inflammation and aberrant immune responses, can affect various parts of the body such as the lungs, skin, and nasal...
Human-following robots can boost health aging for older adults
A study conducted by Newcastle University researchers shows that human-following robots have the potential to support the mobility and well-being of older adults.
Published in...
Phone-based therapy boosts mental health after weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeries like bariatric procedures are increasingly becoming a last-resort solution for people struggling with obesity.
While the surgeries often work well for losing...
Sleep apnea treatment also helps reduce night-time heartburn and coughing
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where people have trouble breathing while they sleep. Often, they snore loudly and wake up frequently during the...
Why going low-carb or low-fat may not extend your life
Diet trends like low-carb and low-fat diets are all the rage for weight loss, but what about their long-term effects on how long we...
New study links sleep duration to your type 2 diabetes risk
A new study from the Netherlands, published in the journal Sleep Health, has found a U-shaped correlation between sleep duration and the risk of...
Scientists find link between poor sleep, stress, and heart problems in older women
We all know that getting older comes with its own set of health risks, like high blood pressure and diabetes.
These are commonly linked to...
Mountain biking: health benefits outweigh the risks, says new study
A new study by Curtin University's School of Nursing aims to debunk the widely held notion that mountain biking is an extreme, injury-prone sport...