Health

Yvonne Hughes was 19, and attending the funeral of a friend with cystic fibrosis, when she realised: “Oh shit, I’m going to die of this.” She had met him during shared hospital stays in childhood, and although Hughes had always known she had CF, she had never understood her illness as terminal until that day in 1992, when she stood …

Body fat percentage and body fat mass aren’t the same thing, so if your goal is to lose fat and look more sculpted or defined, you’ll need to know the difference. As a personal trainer, I’ve spent years helping clients build muscle and strength while losing fat — it’s a process called body recomposition. It’s a bit like the Holy …

There’s no denying that you feel a little bit more confident when your skin is looking and feeling its best. On the flip side, you may feel a little more self-conscious — or even depressed or anxious — if you have a new breakout or are suffering from dryness or other skin conditions. New research from the British Journal of …

For all the miraculous effects attributed to GLP-1s like Ozempic — from craving suppression to fighting inflammation — Hollywood’s favorite drugs do not defy the law of gravity. As they’ve grown in popularity and availability, so has the need for treatments that target that drooping skin that follows rapid weight loss. Surgeons like New York-based Macrene Alexiades have made a …

Kevin Hall can speak freely now.  The leading U.S. authority on the science of ultra-processed foods made headlines this spring when he accused the Trump administration of censoring his work and opted to retire from his position at the National Institutes of Health. Without interference from D.C. to worry about, and with a forthcoming book, “Food Intelligence,” to promote, Hall …

A universal cancer vaccine in development could help rev up the immune system against tumors and supercharge the effects of existing cancer therapies, an animal study suggests. Similar to vaccines for viral infections like the flu, many cancer vaccines are designed to help the immune system recognize specific proteins. However, while conventional vaccines aim to prevent disease, cancer vaccines are …

Fruits may be high in natural sugars like fructose, but they come packaged with fiber, water, and bioactive compounds like polyphenols, which slow down digestion and improve insulin response. This protective effect explains why whole fruits like apples, oranges, and berries are associated with better blood sugar regulation and lower T2D risk. Source link

Your at-home coffee machine may be pushing you toward a cancer-related death, doctors say.  Experts are warning against using coffee makers made of black plastic over fears the material contains high levels of cancer-causing chemicals and flame retardants.  Kitchen utensils, electronics and coffee machines are made of recycled plastic that is melted together from different colored items, which gives it …

A recent study examined the potential link between hearing loss and dementia, suggesting that treating hearing loss can help the brain. Although the possible connection is still being untangled, study co-author and audiologist Nicholas Reed advises prioritizing hearing health regardless. “There are already more than enough established benefits related to hearing care,” says Reed, a faculty member of the NYU …

Is your heart aging faster than you? Here’s how to check its biological age.  The Washington Post Most American’s hearts are older than their chronological age, new tool says  statnews.com Most US adults have hearts older than their actual age. How old is yours?  Medical Xpress This simple tool could let you find out your heart’s real age  BBC Science Focus Magazine Source link