What is ‘budget Ozempic’ that’s all over social media? Can it help me lose...
Social media is lighting up over what influencers are calling “budget Ozempic”. These are drugs normally used as laxatives and stool softeners, but people...
The order of your health problems could affect how long you live
Do you know someone with more than one long-term health problem, like diabetes, heart issues, or mental health conditions?
Turns out, the sequence in which...
Scientists find the hidden culprit behind obesity
Obesity is a global issue that has been ballooning since 1975. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...
Trendy obesity drug not cost-effective for everyone, study finds
Teen obesity is a growing concern, and drugs to help combat it are now being approved for young people aged 12 and up.
The latest...
Common household cleaning products could harm your health, study finds
A recent study published in Chemosphere by scientists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found alarming evidence regarding the potential health risks posed...
Too much sitting may increase your dementia risk, study finds
We all know that sitting too much can be bad for our hearts and waistlines. But did you know it could also affect your...
Scientists gain new insights into how muscles adapt to endurance training
Researchers from the University of Basel have made groundbreaking discoveries about how muscles adapt to endurance exercise.
The study, led by Prof. Christoph Handschin, was...
Many Americans with obesity missing out on treatment, despite more options
Obesity is a major issue in the United States, affecting both adults and children. Not only is it a health condition on its own,...
Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting? Here’s what the evidence says
In modern life, many of us spend the majority of our waking hours sitting. A recent review of the research has reiterated the harmful...
The body mass index can’t tell us if we’re healthy. Here’s what we should...
We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health.
But it continues...