New drug could battle weight gain after weight loss surgery
Many people opt for weight-loss surgery to fight obesity, but it’s not always a once-and-done solution.
A good number of folks find the pounds creeping...
Vegan protein as effective as animal protein in muscle building, study finds
A groundbreaking study from the University of Exeter demonstrates that mycoprotein, a high-fiber fungi-based protein best known as Quorn, is just as effective for...
Why cold weather makes us hungry
We've all felt it.
That undeniable urge to munch on more food when the temperature drops. Why do we often crave more comfort foods during...
E-cigarettes is a possible way to kick the smoking habit, study finds
Smoking is a tough habit to break. Many of us know someone who has tried to quit smoking and struggled. The search for a...
Scientists debunk the myth of catching up on sleep over the weekend
It’s a common belief: if we skimp on sleep during the week, we can just sleep in over the weekend to make up for...
Blue-light filtering glasses not effective reducing eye strain, study finds
A recent review suggests that blue-light filtering spectacles, popularized since the early 2000s, might not provide the benefits they claim to offer.
These glasses are...
How to find a balance with shift work, sleep and mental health
Many shift workers work outside of the typical 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. traditional daytime working hours. Nontraditional shiftwork can include working rotational shifts,...
Microgreens and mature veggies both may limit weight gain
Microgreens, tiny young vegetables that can be grown right on your windowsill, have earned quite a reputation for their potential health benefits.
Researchers have delved...
Scientists find two big contributors to obesity
Since 1975, the number of obese individuals worldwide has almost tripled. This alarming statistic from the World Health Organization (WHO) raises questions about the...
How artificial sweeteners may cause more belly fat
Artificial sweeteners, those handy little packets we often use in our coffee or tea, have long been a favorite alternative to sugar.
They're sweet like...