Did you know that shedding a few pounds might also lighten your healthcare bills? Researchers found that people who lost just 5% of their body weight spent less on healthcare. This is big news for new weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. These meds can help people lose weight, which could mean
Ever wondered if those heavy blankets people rave about can actually help you sleep better? Let's find out. When Rhonda from Charleston first tried her husband's weighted blanket, she was amazed at how quickly she dozed off. "It feels like a giant hug, " she said. These blankets can be super cozy, e
Did you know that simple bouncing on a trampoline can make a big difference? For females with extra weight, maintaining balance and sharp thinking can be tough. But a recent study showed that rebound exercise, like trampolining, can help improve both. This study was done at Evangel University i
Let's talk about a study that set out to see how a special course could help Chinese Americans in Texas make healthier food choices and manage their weight. The course was designed with their culture in mind, which is a big deal because culture can greatly influence what we eat. The study found tha
Ever thought about making every moment count for better health? That's what Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is all about. It's a cool public health approach that tries to squeeze in quick health chats whenever possible. In mental health wards, they've cooked up a special MECC training plan to teac
Internalized weight stigma, or IWS, is a big deal. It's like carrying around a negative self-image because of your weight, and it can lead to real problems with mental and physical health. To tackle this, we need to find ways to help people build resilience and cope effectively. That's where psychol
Imagine being at a healthy weight, but your body behaves as if it's overweight. This condition, known as normal weight obesity (NWO), sneaks under the radar of healthcare professionals. They often assume low health risks when the Body Mass Index (BMI) is normal. But does NWO up the odds of getting b
Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor
Huawei has just revealed its latest smartphones, the Mate 70 series and the Mate X6, with a twist. Despite the move to HarmonyOS Next, these new devices are still using Android, at least for now. The Mate 70 Pro comes with a spectral imaging sensor for better photo colors and shadows. Meanwhile, the
The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help people who are overweight. They want Medicare and Medicaid to cover the cost of weight loss drugs for people who need them. This would make it much cheaper for people to get these drugs, which can be really expensive right now. Medicare u
