Summary: The world has seen a sudden rise in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s. This rise is significantly attributed to the rise in metabolic disorders. Now, one of the
large clinical studies shows that even how body fat accumulates may increase the risk of
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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...

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...

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...

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...

Summary: One of the most extensive studies among more than 100,000 healthcare workers in the US, with a follow-up period of more than 30 years, shows that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with higher overall mortality. 

 Recent times have seen a significant rise...

Summary: Going to a sauna is an age-old Nordic tradition that is becoming popular in various parts of the world. Now clinical studies show that many of its claimed health benefits are true. For example, the sauna can help burn fat and calories, lose body weight, reduce insulin resistance, lower...

Summary: Since the discovery of leptin and ghrelin, our understanding of obesity has improved considerably. These are hormones with opposing actions on appetite, with leptin increasing satiety. However, leptin has other influences on animal behavior, too. A new study shows leptin influences...

The prevalence of processed food addiction is a growing concern, particularly for older adults. It is linked to increased rates of obesity, metabolic health disorders, and type 2 diabetes. In this article, we will discuss how processed food addiction hijacks the satiety system and leads to a wide...

Summary: Though obesity is increasing in all age groups, but its rates are highest among older adults. These high rates are not only due to slow metabolism but also to highly prevalent addictive processed foods eating in the age group. A new survey found that almost half of all older adults are...

Summary: Semaglutide or Ozempic is among the safest and most effective weight-loss drugs. It may cause considerable weight loss in a short time. However, this may also cause facial fat loss in most people causing saggy facial skin and making people look older. There are many ways of managing this...

Summary: Antidiabetic medications like Ozempic are quite good for managing obesity. However, these antidiabetic drugs that are now approved for weight loss have one significant downside. On the discontinuation of the therapy, most patients report considerable weight regains. However, now one of...