Even under strict supervision, some bodies resist weight loss. New research explains why biology, not effort, may determine who benefits from diet and exercise.
Study: About Unsuccessful Responders to Diet and Physical Activity…
Category: 8. Health
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Study shows cognitive training improves resilience for warfighters
Results from the Warfighter Brain Fitness Study, which was published in the journal Military Medicine, show that the combination of two brain fitness programs delivered significant improvements across multiple key measures of cognitive…
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Mercury exposure in northern communities linked to eating waterfowl
A new study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that members of many Indigenous communities who eat certain types of locally harvested waterfowl, especially ducks with mixed or fish-based diets, may have higher levels of both…
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How Fish Oil Supplements Power Heart Health, Brain Function, and Inflammation Reduction
Omega-3 supplements sit at the center of modern conversations about heart health, brain function, and inflammation reduction, and interest in their potential benefits continues to grow alongside new research.
When used appropriately…
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Common eye ointments linked to swelling and rupture of glaucoma implants
Widely used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya University in Japan. The study is the first to show, using clinical and experimental evidence, that petrolatum-based eye…
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Doctors Warn a Widely Used Eye Ointment Can Damage Glaucoma Implants
A common eye ointment may quietly damage glaucoma implants—sometimes to the point of rupture—by making them swell from the inside. New research from Nagoya University in Japan suggests that widely used eye ointments may pose a serious risk…
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This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides
For more than a century, scientists and food companies have been looking for ways to replicate the taste of sugar without its health drawbacks. From early sweeteners like saccharin in the 19th century to modern alternatives such as stevia and…
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MIT’s smart pill confirms you took your medicine
MIT engineers have developed a new type of pill designed to confirm when a patient has actually swallowed their medication. The technology could help address a widespread problem in health care: people missing doses or stopping treatment early.
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Ghanaian celebrities are dealing with mental illness stigma behind closed doors—why speaking up matters
Imagine living in a country where talking openly about depression or anxiety can cost you your job, your reputation, or even your freedom. That is still the reality in Ghana, where mental illness is often explained in spiritual terms, and seeking…
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Iowa doesn't have enough OB-GYNs: The state's abortion ban might be making it worse
Jonna Quinn was initially thrilled when she got her first job after her medical residency, working as an OB-GYN in Mason City, Iowa. It was less than two hours down the road from West Bend, where she grew up on a farm.