More than 85% of mild COVID-19 patients report loss of smell
In a new study, researchers found that reduced sense of smell, or olfactory dysfunction, is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19.
They examined...
Tiny wireless device could help with weight loss
Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or have serious health-related issues due to their weight.
Since this...
Scientists develop a better way to treat obesity
Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or have serious health-related issues due to their weight.
Since this...
E-cigarettes can cause inflammation in the gut
In a new study, researchers found that the chemicals found in e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation in the body, potentially leading...
5 tips to help you keep exercising this new year
Exercising more is one of the most common new year resolutions people make.
But more than a quarter of people fail to keep their resolutions,...
More exercise in midlife means better brain health in later life
In a new study, researchers found that the more physical activity people do in midlife the better their brain health in later life.
The research...
Sleep disorders plague stroke survivors – and put them at risk
People who have strokes or mini-strokes often experience a wide range of sleep disorders in the months that follow, a problem that can put...
This tea may help you lose weight during sleep
In a new study, researchers found that drinking oolong tea might help people lose weight while they sleep.
The research was conducted by a team...
This drug may help prevent muscle aging in older people
Even during peak years, human muscles begin to shrink and become less strong.
Unfortunately, this is a natural part of aging. For some people, the...
These 5 things can strongly reduce reflux and heartburn, Harvard study shows
In a new study, researchers found that five diet and lifestyle factors can make a significant impact on gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or heartburn symptoms.
The...