Summary: The endothelial glycocalyx is a crucial protective layer in blood vessels that regulates
vascular function and integrity. However, chronic high blood glucose and the accumulation of
Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) can damage the glycocalyx, leading to endothelial
dysfunction and contrib...

Summary: A new study confirms that most cancers are preventable through lifestyle choices. About half of all cancer deaths are preventable. Tobacco smoking, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, high ultraviolet exposure, and low intake of fruits and vegetables are some of the significant causes of...

Summarize: Lymphatic massage is a popular weight-loss trend in Hollywood. Though it may have some benefits, like improved lymphatic flow and detoxification, it is unlikely to help with significant weight loss.

 Hollywood is all about beauty and glamour. It also means that celebrities are often quic...

Summary:  Antidepressant use is more likely to cause weight gain. However, some antidepressants, like bupropion, may rather promote weight loss. Further, one of the latest studies shows that in the short run, escitalopram, paroxetine, and duloxetine are more likely to cause weight gain. However, the...

Summary: Semaglutide, Ozempic, or Wegovy is one of the most effective and popular weight-loss drugs. It is generally quite safe. However, a new study shows that its prolonged use may be associated with an increased risk of vision loss due to a rare condition called nonarteritic anterior ischemic opt...

US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

The US is the most obese nation in the world. Obesity is not just about increased heart disease or diabetes risk. It increases the risk of almost every known disease, including cancers and even infections. High obesity rates are the reason ...

Summary: In developed nations, people get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods. These foods are known to increase the risk of many chronic health conditions. However, experts warn that not all foods sold in supermarkets are bad, especially considering that many foods play an important r...

Summary: A new study in lab mice shows that the keto diet may help prevent age-related memory decline in many ways. It appears to boost the production of certain proteins, including BDNF, thus promoting brain rewiring and increased connectivity between the brain cells, resulting in better memory.

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A diet dominated by plant-based foods is known to be a healthier option. However, researchers warn people against automatically assuming that all kinds of plant-based diets are healthier. A new study shows that ultra-processed foods can significantly increase heart disease risk.

 New stud...

Summary: Exercise is good for weight loss. However, high-intensity exercise may be counterproductive. This is because very high-intensity exercise may result in circadian rhythm disturbances and increased stress hormone levels, leading to a subsequent reduction in physical activity levels and a slow...

Summary: A new study using one of the validated tools, the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), found that certain ultra-processed foods can be as addictive as cigarettes and alcohol, raising further concerns regarding the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods.

Science has long known that ul...

Conditions like heart attack and stroke are becoming more common in young adults than they used to be. Thus, there is a need to understand what is causing this increase in risk.

Obesity is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke in just any age group. However, what is unclear is ho...