Long-time sitting and sugary diet harm men’s health more, study finds
A groundbreaking study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has revealed that short-term lifestyle modifications, such as reduced physical activity and increased...
Scientists find new cause of obesity epidemic
Most of us think that people gain weight because they eat too much or don't exercise enough. But what if there were something else...
5-minute walk every half hour can reduce harm of sitting, study suggests
A research team in the United States has found a straightforward way to mitigate the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
According to a study...
Think twice before popping that sleep pill: what you need to know
Are you one of the many Americans who reach for a sleep aid when you're tossing and turning? If so, you’re far from alone.
But...
The surprising link between inflammation and weight loss after bariatric surgery
Obesity is a growing concern that costs the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK around £6 billion a year, a number projected to...
Job security can extend your life, new study finds
In today's working world, many people work in jobs that offer little security or benefits. These jobs might pay low wages, offer no job...
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...