Why obesity causes high blood pressure, and how to stop it
In a new study, researchers have discovered why obesity causes high blood pressure and identified potential ways of treating that form of high blood...
Your community could influence how long you’ll live
In a new study, researchers found while lifestyle choices and genetics go a long way toward predicting longevity, certain community characteristics also play important...
How to prepare for COVID-19
A lot of uncertainty still surrounds the evolving coronavirus outbreak.
A Michigan Medicine expert offers nine practical things you can do to prepare yourself...
Obesity and tumors: What’s cancer eating for lunch?
Obesity is one of the leading factors contributing to cancer development worldwide. Previous research has suggested that what you eat affects your risk of...
Want to detox? sleep well, exercise, and eat healthy foods
Want to lose weight? Have more energy? Live pain-free? Sleep better?
Detox products—things like supplements, smoothies, diets and exercises—claim to be remedies for all these...
Belly fat sends signals to brain that hurt your cognitive function
In a new study, researchers found that excessive belly fat gives our brain's immune cells heavy exposure to a signal that turns them against...
Sleep should be added as measure of heart health
Adding sleep to seven established metrics could create a stronger tool for predicting heart disease risk among middle-aged and older adults, new research shows.
The...
Popular weight loss diet may bring risks to your heart health
The ketogenic diet might seem counterintuitive to good heart health.
After all, it’s a low-carb, high-fat diet rich in meats, eggs, nuts and dairy. Fruits,...
Weight loss surgery may increase bone fracture risk
In a new study, researchers found that people who undergo weight loss surgery may face a higher risk of bone fractures.
The research was conducted...
More physical activity could mean longer, healthier lives for older people
In two new studies, researchers found that older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn’t have...