Lack of Exercise May Kill More People Than Obesity
A new scientific study suggests at least a little bit of exercise each day may provide a number…
Aspirin Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Aspirin could be doing people more harm than good. The drug has been used as a widespread treatment for…
FDA Approves Vagus Nerve Implant for Obesity
The FDA has finally approved a vagus nerve implant to treat obesity. The implant looks similar in size…
Spinach Extract Shown to Reduce Appetite in Human Clinical Trial
A spinach extract made from baby spinach leaves has been shown to reduce appetite in a human clinical…
Avocados Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Heart Risks
A new study has shown that eating an avocado every day can help to lower cholesterol and reduce…
Superbug Super Antibiotic or Just Super Hype?
This past week, a so-called superbug super antibiotic made news headlines around the world after a study published…
Disneyland Measles Cases Illustrate Anti Vaccination Dangers
At least nine cases of measles, so far, have been linked to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Park.…
Will Zafgen’s Obesity Drug Beloranib Be a Blockbuster?
Investors, health care professionals and obese patients alike have been closely monitoring the progress of beloranib, the new…
Study: Healthy Obesity Does Not Exist
A new study shows that so-called healthy obesity does not actually exist. The idea of being obese but…
Grandma Was Right About Bundling Up To Avoid a Cold Says Study
After all this time, it turns out that Grandma was right when she said you needed to bundle…
Fight the Flu in Five Surprising but Simple Steps
As flu season gets into full swing, health authorities are concerned over what they call an “epidemic” of…
Scientists Say the Cause of Cancer Is Bad Luck but Are They Right?
A new study has prompted some scientists to claim that the main cause of cancer in a majority…
Sugar Molecule Found in Red Meat Linked to Cancer Study Shows
For decades researchers knew red meat could be linked to deadly tumors resulting in cancer, but for a…
New Year’s Resolution Exercise for Those Who Hate the Gym
If getting in shape is one of your goals in 2015 and you hate the idea of joining…