Calorie labels on restaurant menus are worsening challenges for individuals with eating disorders, triggering harmful thoughts and setbacks in recovery. A new study highlights the negative impact of calorie counts on eating disorder patients, urging policymakers to reconsider their use.
Antidepressants have been proven effective in reducing anxiety symptoms, providing significant relief for those with generalized anxiety disorder. However, experts caution about long-term risks, including withdrawal challenges and potential side effects.
Experts warn that subtle eye symptoms like blurred vision and persistent irritation could signal eye cancer, but many people misinterpret them as minor issues. Early detection is crucial, as catching eye cancer early greatly improves treatment outcomes.
Chronic fatigue syndrome cases have surged 15-fold during the pandemic, with COVID survivors being five times more likely to develop the condition. Experts note striking similarities between long COVID symptoms and ME/CFS, urging further research into the long-term health effects.
Recent studies reveal that widely used medications for diabetes and weight loss, like Ozempic and Wegovy, offer unexpected protection against conditions like heart disease, dementia, and infections. However, they also come with some digestive side effects and other health risks.
Latest Posts
Latest News
Fatty liver disease causes disruption in sleep, causing fragmented periods of sleep and awakenings during the night. Despite attempts to improve sleep, patients with this condition struggle to achieve restful, uninterrupted rest.
New research reveals a concerning link between UPFs and the onset of knee osteoarthritis, particularly affecting those with a higher intake of these foods.
Leaded gasoline, widely used in 20th-century automobiles, exposed millions of Americans to dangerous levels of lead, causing widespread brain damage and mental health issues.
A groundbreaking health strategy is encouraging 20 minutes in nature three times a week, five hours monthly, and three annual days outdoors. Backed by neuroscience, it's a simple, effective way to reduce stress and improve well-being.
The deadly outcome of alcohol has concerned experts, as the related deaths have soared almost double, with four-fold jump in younger adults. Experts warn that no amount could considered a safe limit.
Experts caution that as the human lifespan has increased, many older adults face a decline in health during their later years. The focus is now shifting toward extending "healthspan" - the period of a life lived in good health, rather than just adding more years.
This week, millions will enjoy festive meals, but heart disease patients need to be cautious about what they eat. Experts warn that indulgent holiday foods can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, putting vulnerable individuals in serious danger.
Obese men face memory loss and brain shrinkage up to a decade earlier than women due to belly fat's stronger impact on brain health. The study highlights obesity's role in accelerating dementia through inflammation and poor cardiovascular health.
Irregular sleep patterns and lack of sleep significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. Experts warn that improving sleep quality can help lower these risks.
GLP-1 diabetes meds such as Ozempic and Wegovy, not only aid in weight loss but also protect kidneys and lower heart disease risks. A significant reduction in kidney failure risk and improved heart health for users of these drugs have recently been proved.
A new study suggests that 5 minutes of daily cryotherapy at -130°F can improve restorative slow-wave sleep. Researchers found this method added 7.3 minutes of deep sleep per night on average.
Researchers found that popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce skeletal and heart muscle mass, raising concerns about their long-term safety. While effective for weight loss, experts caution about emerging side effects.
Fat cells "remember" obesity through epigenetic changes, making it difficult to maintain weight loss. This memory effect can lead to the frustrating "yo-yo" effect, where weight is regained even after successful weight loss.
The US adults have high cholesterol, with no significant decline in recent years. Despite the news that some cholesterol levels are lowered, but the overall risk still lingers.