Scientists find a new way to treat obesity
In a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, researchers found a receptor that helps conserve energy when food is scarce may...
Doing this after a heart attack could increase survival
According to the British Heart Foundation, heart and circulatory diseases cause more than a quarter (27%) of all deaths in the UK, which equates...
This sleep problem common in people with memory problems
Obstructive sleep apnea is when breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep.
Research has shown people with this sleep disorder have an increased risk of developing...
This health problem can increase your risk of 10 common cancers
In a new study from the University of Glasgow, researchers found obesity increases the risk of developing 10 of the most common cancers, regardless...
‘Achievable’ weight loss may reverse type 2 diabetes, study shows
In a recent study from the University of Cambridge, researchers found that people who achieve a weight loss of 10% or more in the...
This exercise is key to improving older people’s longevity
In a recent statement published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, researchers suggest that resistance training is vital to improving older people’s...
Herbal, dietary supplements may not boost weight loss, study finds
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers reviewed studies of complementary medicines (herbal and dietary supplements) for weight loss and found...
Risk for severe COVID-19 increases with your BMI above this number
In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found the risk for severe COVID-19 leading to hospital admission and death is increased...
This health issue is a bigger risk factor for COVID-19 death in men
In a new study from Montefiore Medical Center, researchers found that obesity may be a stronger risk factor for death, severe pneumonia and the...
This drug can help achieve weight loss, but exercise is the key
In a new study from the University of Copenhagen, researchers confirmed that the weight-loss drug Saxenda can keep extra pounds off.
They also found that...