Boosting physical activity may lower dementia, depression risk
A new study says that getting in a certain amount of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can help lower risk for certain neuropsychiatric diseases.
How Much Exercise You Need to Offset Sitting All Day, According to Science
If you work a desk job, you’re no stranger to sitting for eight hours a day. In fact, 65 million U.S. adults spend at least that much time in their seats. This can lead to a host of health issues: back pain, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and premature death. But is it possible to exercise your way out of those risks? According to a 2020 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, getting 30 to 40 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily might help.
Chocolate at the checkout: Weak enforcement of obesity regulations is undermining public health
It's far too easy to choose unhealthy options in retail stores in the UK. This isn't just a personal challenge for citizens, it's a public health crisis. The places we shop shape our food choices and quite frankly, the odds are stacked against us in selecting healthy food.
Novel obesity drug induces up to 22% weight loss with no safety concerns
Subcutaneous amycretin featured a safety profile similar to other incretin-based drugs in a phase 1b/2a trial. Adults with obesity lost more weight with 1.25 mg, 5 mg and 20 mg amycretin vs. placebo.
At 10 years, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass superior for patient excess BMI loss
The long-term outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may differ in intention-to-treat (ITT) and per protocol (PP) populations, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in JAMA Surgery.
Sleep Apnea May Increase the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease, Preliminary New Study Finds
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea may have higher odds of developing Parkinson’s disease, but researchers say early CPAP treatment may lower the risk.
Biomedical research paves way for 'hypoallergen' treatments against peanut allergies
Food-related allergies and their effects are insidiously common in the United States: over 7% of children and over 10% of adults are affected.
Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions
Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Pediatric Dermatology. The researchers observed an association between childhood obesity and increased rates of all dermatologic conditions and the associated comorbidities evaluated.