Rapid weight loss may improve advanced fatty liver disease – new research
Around 2% of adults worldwide suffer from a condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Nash), an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This occurs when fat...
Night owls beware: early risers might live longer!
Ever noticed how some people seem to be wide awake and full of energy early in the morning, while others seem to come alive...
Lightweight minds: BMI decreases 7 years before cognitive decline
Let's start with some basics. Body mass index (BMI) is a number that tells us about the weight of a person relative to their...
Double whammy: diabetes drug also knocks out obesity
A drug named tirzepatide, usually known for fighting off type 2 diabetes, has emerged as a new heavyweight champion against obesity.
A team of smart...
Time for a ‘weighty’ rebrand: researchers propose obesity needs a new name
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) and University of Galway suggest renaming "obesity" to help improve public and policymaker understanding of the disease.
Published in...
Why our voices change as we get older
Sir Elton John set a record at this year’s Glastonbury, becoming the most-watched headliner in the festival’s history, with more than 7 million people...
Living healthy helps, but not enough for obesity-related diseases
Staying healthy is always a good idea, but for adults with obesity, it may not be enough to prevent obesity-related diseases.
This conclusion comes from...
The benefits of botulinum toxin: it’s not just for wrinkles
Botulinum toxin injections are well-known for their use smoothing out wrinkles.
They’re available under brand names such as Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Myobloc, and Jeuveau. While...
Memory and aging: what’s normal and what’s not
As we get older, it's normal to forget little things. Dates, events, and old details might slip our minds.
But when should we worry? When...
Your strength training program might be sexist
It turns out the official guidelines are – like many other fields in health – largely based on the male body.