Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity: People battling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results
People battling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results. Despite the commonly held belief aerobic exercise is essential for weight loss, an Edith Cowan University (ECU) study conducted at the Exercise Medicine Research Institute (EMRI) has found resistance training can also have […]
Robotic Surgery Wins for Keeping Bladder Cancer Patients Alive, Out of Hospital
NEW ORLEANS — Robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion compared with open radical cystectomy among patients with non-metastatic bladder cancer resulted in a statistically significant increase in days alive and out of the hospital, according to results from the iROC trial. Within 90 days of surgery, patients undergoing robotic surgery spent a median of […]
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Lean Patients Linked With CVD Risk
Lean patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were more likely to have cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those overweight or obese, a researcher reported. Among over 18,000 such patients, logistic regression analysis — adjusting for demographics and clinical risk factors — showed patients with overweight or obesity with NAFLD were associated with a significantly lower […]
First GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist OK’d for Type 2 Diabetes
The FDA approved first-in-class tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for patients with type 2 diabetes, the agency announced on Friday. Tirzepatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GLP-1/GIP) agonist, is available at three dose levels (5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg), should be administered via injection once weekly, and is indicated as an adjunct to diet […]
Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service scientists and their colleagues in mBio. Microbes that have resistance to various commonly used antibiotics such as tetracycline and aminoglycoside are a […]
Poor eyesight unfairly mistaken for brain decline
Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia. Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks could be skewing results in up to a quarter of people aged over 50 who have undiagnosed visual problems such […]
A better diet helps beat depression in young men
Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects approximately 1 million Australians each year. It is a significant risk factor for suicide, the leading cause of death […]
Arlana Miller’s Death Continues To Sound Alarm On Mental Health Of Student Athletes
A college cheerleader who had posted on social media about her struggles with mental health was announced dead Thursday, raising concerns about an alarming pattern among student athletes. Arlana Miller, 19, was a cheerleader at Southern University and A&M College, a historically Black school in Louisiana. Advertisement “Our entire campus community is deeply saddened by […]
Sophie Turner Says She Had Live-In Therapist To Treat Eating Disorder
“For a long time, I was quite sick with an eating disorder and I had a companion,” the “Staircase” star explained to Elle UK in an article posted Wednesday. “I don’t know if you know what a companion is? It’s a live-in therapist, who would ensure I wasn’t doing anything unhealthy with my eating habits.” […]
How alcohol cravings get stronger after drinking during withdrawal
For some people with alcohol use disorder, it might be the sight of a familiar bar or a favorite bottle; for others, it might be the feeling of leaving the office after a stressful day at work or stepping into a crowded party. Most people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction have particular cues […]