Can cannabis oil help you sleep?
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil seems to be all over the place, used as treatment for anxiety, chronic pain, acne and even infused in some foods...
Breathing dirty air may make you gain weight, have diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting the risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal...
Weight-loss surgery may help lower colon cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that obesity increases the risk of colon cancer, but weight-loss surgery may bring the risk back to normal.
They...
Eating avocado daily may improve attention in people with obesity
In a new study, researchers found that a diet including daily avocado consumption improves the ability to focus attention in adults who are overweight...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Being overweight may raise risk of advanced prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers link being overweight in middle age and later adulthood to a greater risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is...