Vegan diet may boost gut health, improve body weight and blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found a 16-week vegan diet can boost the gut microbes that are related to improvements in body weight, body...
Sleep loss could affect how your body handles fat
In a new study, researchers found that just a few days of sleep deprivation can make people feel less full after eating and metabolize...
Why you gain weight when you get older
Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older.
In a new study, researchers have found why people gain weight as...
Exercise plus a low-calorie diet may harm your bone health
In a new study, researchers found how bones can be harmed by calorie restriction, and particularly by the combination of exercise and calorie restriction.
The...
‘Yo-yo’ dieting may benefit your metabolic health
In a new study, researchers found repeatedly losing and regaining weight may lead to improved insulin levels and lower body fat percentages in the...
Scientists find new way to prevent, even reverse obesity
In a new study, researchers have developed a new way based on nanotechnology to prevent and even reverse obesity.
The research was conducted by a...
Sleeping with artificial light may increase obesity risk
Sleep is important for your physical and mental health.
A lack of quality sleep increases your risk for certain health conditions, including obesity.
A recent study...
Scientists find a better way to reduce obesity
In a new study, researchers found taxing sugar-sweetened beverages by the amount of sugar they contain, rather than by the liquid volume of these...
Obesity is shifting cancer to younger people
In a new study, researchers found a shift in obesity-associated cancers to younger people.
Typically, these cancers are diagnosed at higher rates among people older...
Weight loss surgery could protect heart health in people with obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found weight-loss surgery performed in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity is linked to a lower risk of...
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
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Popular high blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel disease
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
In a recent study, researchers found that a widely used type of painkiller may increase risks of heart failure and kidney disease.
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