When people live longer with chronic myeloid leukemia thanks to new drugs, doctors start noticing side effects that weren’t obvious before. One big concern is how these treatments affect weight and body fat over the years. A study looked back at adults with this type of leukemia who took a daily pil
In two big studies, people tried different diets and exercise plans for a year and a half. They saw their belly and hidden body fat shrink a lot, thanks to the changes they made. After the programs ended, researchers checked how those fat reductions held up over five and ten years. They used MRI
A large study tracking over 327, 000 adults in the UK found that deep belly fat, not just overall weight, may increase dementia risk. Out of those tracked, nearly 9, 000 developed dementia during the study. The strongest link was with vascular dementia, a type tied to poor blood flow in the brain, f
Around the globe, roughly 1 in 4 people now live with a liver filled with too much fat, known medically as MASLD. This isn’t just about feeling bloated after a burger – the condition quietly sets off a chain reaction in the body that can damage hearts, disrupt blood sugar control, and even lead to l
A long study tracked 190 adults at risk of Type 2 diabetes for over a decade. They tried a two-year lifestyle program where people lost and kept off weight. But some still developed diabetes years later. The key difference? Their bodies handled sugar in different ways. Researchers split participant
A recent study found that drinking watermelon juice every day for two weeks helped young adults keep their heart rate variability stable after consuming a sugary drink. Heart rate variability measures how well the body shifts between stress and relaxation modes. Normally, blood sugar spikes after ea
A big five-year study followed over 7, 000 adults aged 40 to 65 and found that eating breakfast early helps keep weight down. Skipping breakfast or eating late in the afternoon, however, did not help with weight loss and was often linked to worse habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. The key tak
Holy basil, known as tulsi, has been part of South Asian healing for thousands of years. Today scientists are testing the claims that it can ease stress, balance blood sugar and even help fight disease. The plant’s leaves, stems and seeds contain eugenol, linolenic acid and other antioxidants that m
Lindora, a well-known name in medical weight loss, has just brought in a big name to lead their health efforts. JJ Virgin is now their Chief Metabolic Health Officer. She’s all about fixing your metabolism first, not just losing weight. Virgin believes that when your metabolism works right, weight l
Tiffany Howard's health journey is a testament to the power of science-backed programs and community support. She struggled with metabolic health issues like high blood sugar, high cholesterol, brain fog, and constant tiredness. These problems made her life difficult and led her to try many restrict
