Widely used drug may lower obesity, fatty liver, improve heart health
Currently, there isn’t a pill that has been proven effective for treating severe obesity, yet such obesity is a global health problem that increases...
Can you get addicted to sleep supplement melatonin?
Can you be addicted to chocolate? What about Pilates or checking your email?
Although many of us use the word "addiction" fairly casually, from a...
Sedentary lifestyle and high-sugar diet more harmful to men
Scientists found the first evidence in humans that short-term lifestyle changes can disrupt the response to insulin in blood vessels.
More intense exercise could benefit your heart health
Increasing physical activity of any intensity is beneficial for health, but there is a greater reduction in heart disease risk.
Weight loss surgery has unique advantages compared with dieting
Dieting is good for changing eating habits and weight. However, bariatric weight loss surgery has several advantages.
Weight loss surgery slashes cancer and death risks
In the U.S., the most common weight-loss surgery is the sleeve gastrectomy.
In this procedure, the surgeon removes a large portion of the stomach to...
Why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes?
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
Common painkillers may harm heart, kidneys, bodyweight, and sleep
Painkillers are effective to manage acute and chronic pain, but they can bring health risks.
Several studies have shown that common painkillers people use in...
Healthy fun or health risk? The two sides of fear
The good news is that fear can persuade us to avoid dangerous situations or help us flee from an angry bear.
The bad news is...
High-fat diet may increase waistline and shrink brain
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also...