Weight loss surgery lowers cancer risk for women, study shows
Have you ever thought of weight loss surgery as more than just a way to shed some pounds?
New research suggests that for women, this...
Weight loss surgery cuts risk of death but raises other concerns, 40-year study shows
If you're considering weight loss surgery, there's some good news.
A new long-term study found that people who have had this kind of surgery are...
How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases
A 65-year-old woman repeatedly seeks medical help for her failing memory. She is first told it’s nothing to worry about, then, a year later,...
Ozempic, the ‘miracle drug,’ and the harmful idea of a future without fat
The headlines squeal with delight: Latest wonder drug will “cure” obesity.
We’ve encountered these headlines before. Time and again, dubious and ineffective solutions for obesity...
Scientists get closer to a magic pill for diabetes and weight loss
Millions of people struggle with type 2 diabetes and obesity, and the most effective treatments can be risky and expensive.
But a new pill, tested...
Walking more can help you live longer, even though it is just 5000 steps,...
Good news for those who dread hitting the gym or running a marathon: the largest study of its kind has found that you don't...
New drug could battle weight gain after weight loss surgery
Many people opt for weight-loss surgery to fight obesity, but it’s not always a once-and-done solution.
A good number of folks find the pounds creeping...
Your body can be younger than you are – here’s how to understand (and...
The saying goes that money can’t buy you love. But can it buy you time? This is what US billionaire Bryan Johnson is hoping...
Vegan protein as effective as animal protein in muscle building, study finds
A groundbreaking study from the University of Exeter demonstrates that mycoprotein, a high-fiber fungi-based protein best known as Quorn, is just as effective for...
Obesity drug improves this cognitive function in obese people
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research explored the effect of obesity on associative learning, which is vital for forming neural connections...