Just one week of strength training was enough to increase visceral fat breakdown in obese mice, even though their body weight had not yet changed. […]
Category: HEALTH & WELLNESS
Low-fat vegan diet can cut liver fat by a third and improve insulin function in adults with type 2 diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Adults with type 2 diabetes who followed a low-fat vegan diet for 16 weeks, eating as much as they wanted, with […]
Wild Minds and the Value of Diversifying Brain Research
As someone who has done extensive work on captive and wild animals, I’ve always been concerned about how data collected in different research environments—different captivity […]
Why “Peakspan” May Be The Longevity Metric That Actually Matters
The conversation around longevity in recent years has introduced us to a whole new world of terms and metrics. Healthspan has been the word on […]
Causes, Prevention, and Dermatologist-Approved Treatments
Dermatological and Medical Treatment Options Various treatments can help improve the appearance of your skin after weight loss. Consult a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to […]
For Two Sisters, a “Biological Age Test” Measured More Than Their DNA
They thought it might explain why their health had diverged. Instead, it stirred up feelings that weren’t so easily quantified.
Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, […]
Compulsion or Culture? OCD and the Evil Eye in India
This post is written by Muskan Soni, Research Author, Department of Sociology, Monk Prayogshala, Mumbai, India. It is not uncommon to find praise prefaced with […]
Paying tribute to David Nabarro
It is with great sadness that the World Health Organization mourns the passing of Dr David Nabarro on Friday 25 July at his home. He […]
FDA-approved epilepsy drug may help reverse osteoarthritis damage
For millions of people with osteoarthritis, pain and stiffness can make everyday activities increasingly difficult. Common treatments, including over-the-counter medications and steroid injections, may reduce […]