This tropical plant may help treat obesity, study finds
Obesity is a major global health concern, significantly contributing to the risk of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
Addressing this issue, a multi-institutional...
Weight loss surgery is a better solution than quick-fix weight loss pills
Nowadays, you can find many promises on social media about quick ways to lose weight. One of the latest trends in diabetes medicine being...
Body contouring helps you lose weight better after weight loss surgery
When people lose a lot of weight, especially after weight loss surgery like bariatric surgery, they often end up with extra skin hanging around...
Counting the wrong sheep: why trouble sleeping is about more than just individual lifestyles...
Sleep may seem straightforward – everyone does it, after all. But as many of us know, getting enough sleep is not necessarily a simple...
Air pollution linked to childhood obesity, study finds
Childhood obesity, or kids being too heavy for their age and height, is a big problem around the world.
Many things can cause it. Sometimes...
How frequently do you need to exercise to get the benefit?
Want to reap the health benefits of regular exercise, but not up to high-intensity workouts or long runs daily?
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU)...
How a common sugar fructose contributes to obesity
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that fructose, a type of sugar found in many foods,...
Scientists find new clues how age-old illnesses emerge in the gut
Links between the human intestine and diseases such as arthritis are increasingly coming to light and signal that healthy diets can help control illnesses.
Health...
Eight lifestyle choices that can help you live 10 years longer
A new study on over 700,000 U.S. veterans brings a clear message: Adopting eight healthy habits can add many years to your life.
The habits...
Many daily fun activities can add years to your life
A new study shows that older people who enjoy activities like walking, jogging, swimming, or playing tennis once a week could live longer.
It might...