This blood pressure drug offers new hope for healthy aging
Have you heard of rilmenidine?
It's a medicine usually given for high blood pressure. But there's exciting new research that suggests it might do much...
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can burn body fat better, study finds
For many, the journey to shed those last few pounds of stubborn body fat can feel like an uphill battle. You've tried various exercises...
Grandmother’s BMI linked to grandchild’s stillbirth risk
While it's well-established that a pregnant woman's body mass index (BMI) influences the risk of stillbirth, a recent study conducted by the University of...
Inflammation levels may impact weight loss success after bariatric surgery
Obesity is a growing concern worldwide, placing a significant financial burden on healthcare systems.
In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) spends approximately £6...
The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs
Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for...
Obesity is linked to blood cancer precursor
New research published in Blood Advances reveals a significant connection between obesity and the risk of developing monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a...
Slow-to-moderate weight loss may lower death risk in people with osteoarthritis
New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that individuals who are overweight or obese and also suffer from knee or hip osteoarthritis may...
Waist circumference can predict infertility in women
A study published in PLOS ONE by Jierong Ke and colleagues from Huizhou Central People's Hospital in China highlights the significance of waist circumference...
How obesity, high blood pressure and lipid imbalance trigger heart disease
Understanding our heart’s health is like deciphering a puzzle, where various pieces come together to reveal the larger picture of our overall well-being.
A recently...
Weight loss surgery may help prevent cognitive decline, study finds
In the next decade, a shocking 50% of adults in the United States might be affected by obesity. This is a big deal because...