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Exercise is about so much more than weight loss, but in a world where obesity is so strongly associated with poor health, it’s hard not to make shedding pounds the primary goal. A new editorial from three American cardiologists explains why that is such a big mistake. Even if no visceral fat is burned, emerging … Read more

The study found that sun exposure activates a protein that stimulates the appetite. Visiting the beach? Going on a hike? Be ready: Men will be hungrier! According to recent research from Tel Aviv University, exposure to the sun makes men more hungry but not women. The research, which was conducted using lab models, reveals how … Read more

Summary: Circadian rhythm disruption is a psychopathological factor shared by a broad range of mental illnesses. Source: UC Irvine Anxiety, autism, schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome each have their own distinguishing characteristics, but one factor bridging these and most other mental disorders is circadian rhythm disruption, according to a team of neuroscience, pharmaceutical sciences and computer … Read more

This week has offered two stark reminders that monkeypox infections can be more than skin-deep. A person diagnosed with monkeypox died this week in Harris County, Texas, according to the Department of State Health Services. That case could be the first monkeypox-related death in the US. The unidentified resident was described only as a “severely … Read more

People with one of the type A blood groups are more likely to have a stroke before the age of 60 compared with people with other blood types, researchers have found. Blood types describe the rich variety of chemicals displayed on the surface of our red blood cells. Among the most familiar are those named … Read more

Health authorities in northern Argentina have reported one new case of an unidentified illness that has sickened at least 10 people, officials say. The cause of the outbreak remains unknown. The health ministry in Tucumán province said in a statement on Friday that an 81-year-old man with comorbidities has been linked to the outbreak. The … Read more

A heart attack occurs when an artery carrying blood and oxygen to the heart becomes obstructed. Short, repeated bouts of restricted circulation using a blood pressure cuff may be beneficial to one’s health. The majority of heart attacks and strokes worldwide are ischemic, meaning that a clot or accumulation of plaque in an artery stops … Read more

ST. LOUIS — Men with low testosterone levels see their risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19 more than double, according to a new study. Compared to men with regular testosterone levels, men with low counts of the sex hormone were 2.4 times more likely end up in the hospital with severe coronavirus symptoms. However, if … Read more

Photographer Liz Moughon was in the hospital, struggling to breathe. That’s when she discovered she had Type 1 diabetes. Perspective by Liz Moughon and  September 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. EDT “Repeat after me: ‘I am a diabetic,’” the nurse said. “It’s part of the coping process.” On my 23rd birthday, Sept. 28, 2019, I … Read more

BOSTON — Junk food is unquestionably an unhealthy choice when it comes to nutritious eating. However, a new study reveals just how dangerous eating “ultra-processed” foods is — finding an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and premature death. Tufts University and Italian researchers compared the consumption of ultra-processed foods among 46,341 men and 159,907 … Read more

By Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research September 2, 2022 An inflammatory diet often has a low intake of fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods while having a high consumption of commercially baked goods, fried foods, and fatty meats. The impact of dietary inflammation on the development of frailty and other … Read more