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People who use prescription weight-loss medications showed higher rates of mental health problems such as feelings of depression and suicidal thoughts or behaviors than non-users. In particular, those who used weight-loss drugs and then regained weight were about 4.25 times more likely to have suicidal thoughts. Because this is a finding of statistical association rather…

Most breakfast advice focuses on what to put on your plate. But a large study of US adults suggests the clock may deserve attention, too: The time you consume your first and last calories of the day could be linked to how long you live

One in four Korean adults has metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). The risk of developing the disease dropped markedly among those who practiced at least three healthy lifestyle habits

Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with more advanced coronary atherosclerosis, including greater plaque burden and obstructive coronary artery disease, according to a large cardiac CT study published in Radiology.[1]

Taipei, Aug. 13 (CNA) Severely obese women who undergo bariatric surgery early may have a 20 percent lower risk of developing breast cancer than those who do not undergo the weight-loss procedure, according to a study led by physicians at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital

Menopause is the complete end of experiencing menstrual periods, and it can increase the risk for certain health problems, such as stroke. A recent study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, notes that estrogen levels drop during menopause, and that this could lead to a higher risk for Alzheimer’s…

Louisiana communities living near petrochemical plants have long reported health problems believed to be linked to industrial pollution

While judges often describe their work as deeply meaningful and grounded in a strong sense of mission, they also face serious stressors, including heavy caseloads, disgruntled litigants, and even threats to their physical safety. A new report commissioned by the Canadian Judicial Council uses extensive survey and interview data to examine how those dueling realities…

Eating one avocado per day may reduce heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to a study by researchers at Penn State published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology

Va. — Researchers at Virginia Tech are working to understand how obesity may contribute to earlier memory loss, focusing on a specific protein in the brain that accumulates at a faster rate in obese subjects