Being fat linked to worse heart health even you exercise a lot
In a new study, researchers found that physical activity does not undo the negative effects of excess body weight on heart health.
This was the...
What you need to know about seasonal affective disorder
A change of seasons often prompts a short-lived change in mood or behavior, such as feeling active with the onset of warm weather or...
This common eating habit may lead to high blood sugar, weight gain
Over 2.1 billion adults are estimated to have overweight or obesity which makes health complications like diabetes and high blood pressure more likely.
Some studies...
Problems with your smell or taste?
Smell and taste are important senses.
They can help you enjoy life—smell the flowers or savor your meal. They can also keep you safe. The...
Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain
In a new study, researchers found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared with flat flexible...
This tiny wireless device could help combat obesity
Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or serious weight-related health issues.
Since this procedure involves making a...
Doing these things could lower death risk in alcohol drinking
In a new study, researchers found that different patterns of alcohol consumption—including drinking wine, consuming alcohol with food and spreading alcohol intake over three...
Vaping can cloud your thoughts, study shows
In two new studies, researchers found an association between vaping and mental fog.
Both adults and kids who vape were more likely to report difficulty...
Most people hospitalized with COVID-19 have at least 1 symptom 6 months after falling...
In a new study, researchers found that more than three-quarters of COVID-19 patients have at least one ongoing symptom six months after initially becoming...
Scientists find the cause of chronic inflammation in obesity
When fat cells in the body are stuffed with excess fat, the surrounding tissue becomes inflamed.
That chronic, low-level inflammation is one of the driving...