Scientists find the cause of yo-yo diet
Many people who have tried dieting may be familiar with the "yo-yo effect," where the weight lost during a diet quickly comes back.
Researchers from...
Who drink caffeine most? Smokers with mental illness, study finds
Adult smokers with mental illness, particularly those with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, drink more caffeine and are at a higher risk of health problems,...
Scientists recommend using age, not weight, to screen for diabetes
Researchers have suggested that age, not weight, should be the focus of diabetes and prediabetes screening in order to capture the greatest number of...
Just a little exercise can reduce breast cancer risk, study finds
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the breast. It is the most common cancer in women worldwide,...
Scientists find better tool to predict obesity risk
Obesity is a health condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of body fat, which can lead to negative health consequences.
It is usually determined by...
Why sitting with crossed legs could be bad for you
Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And...
High fitness may reduce harmful effects of high blood pressure
According to a new study, high levels of fitness can reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure.
The...
Common sleep hormone may reduce self-harm, anxiety, depression
Depression and self-harm are serious issues that affect many young people. Depression is a mood disorder that can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and...
Older people suffering from depression age faster, study finds
Dementia is a syndrome that refers to a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily activities.
It is a progressive condition that affects memory,...
New exercise therapy may benefit people with common heart failure
According to a recent report from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, exercise therapy could be a safe and effective...