Walking in the U.S.: More dangerous than other countries
Americans walk less than their international counterparts due to perceived danger and less conducive conditions, according to a study led by Professor Ralph Buehler...
This obesity drug is effective for weight loss
Background
Obesity is a global health issue. It raises the risk of many serious diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
Scientists have...
Lingering effects: Past obesity can harm current mental health
New research hints that a history of obesity could lead to poorer mental health in the present, even if an individual is no longer...
The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health....
This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “non-sugar sweeteners should not be used as a means of achieving weight control or reducing...
Obesity affects immune response to oral cancer
Study Overview
A research team from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry has identified a mechanism that may explain how...
Wegovy and Ozempic: could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?
Over 55 million people worldwide have dementia. This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society and the economy, so scientists are working hard...
Feeling safe in your neighbourhood may help you lose weight
The Study
A study from the Netherlands suggests that feeling safe in your neighborhood could help you lose weight.
This research, presented at the European Congress...
High heart risk and obesity lead to greater health events and costs
Key Takeaways
Adults living with both obesity and high cardiovascular risk experience a higher number of cardiovascular events, a higher risk of premature death, and...
Shift work may impact men’s health more severely than women’s
Key Takeaways
New research indicates that shift work, particularly night shifts, could have a stronger negative impact on men's health than women's.
This conclusion comes from...
Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building...
Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.
The term was coined in the 1980s, and the condition...