UK's Heart Health Hits Worst Point in 50 Years as Under-65 Deaths Rise Sunday, May 25, 2025 cardiovascular hearthealth ukhealth bhf obesity covid19 nhs publichealth research cardiodisease New data from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) reveals a troubling reversal in the UK’s heart health. For the first time in decades, cardiovascular disease deaths are increasing among adults under 65, reversing years … Read More
Heart Disease Risk Detectable in Children as Young as 10, New Study Reveals Thursday, May 15, 2025 cardiometabolic children obesity waisttoheightratio heartdisease inflammation insulinresistance prevention healthmonitoring pediatrics A groundbreaking study presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Spain highlights that children as young as 10 can exhibit early warning signs of future heart disease through a simple measurement: their waist-to-height … Read More
New Study Highlights Critical Window to Prevent Childhood Obesity Monday, May 12, 2025 obesity childhood bmi health research prevention earlyintervention children lifestyle weight A recent study from the Netherlands underscores the crucial role of early childhood in preventing obesity. Researchers found that a child’s body mass index (BMI) at age six serves as a stronger predictor of obesity in … Read More
Weight-loss jab Mounjaro outperforms rival Wegovy in major study Sunday, May 11, 2025 mounjaro wegovy weightloss obesity tirzepatide semaglutide clinicaltrial glp1 gip diabetes A groundbreaking study has found that the weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) helps patients lose significantly more weight than its competitor, Wegovy (semaglutide). Presented at the European Congress on Obesity in … Read More
Capsaicin: The Chilli Pepper Compound with Cholesterol-Lowering Properties Wednesday, April 30, 2025 capsaicin chilli cholesterol heart cancer arthritis spicy mediterranean obesity inflammation Recent research has showcased the potential of capsaicin, a compound commonly found in chilli peppers, in promoting heart health and alleviating the risks of various health conditions, including cancer and arthritis. Studies … Read More
The Impact of Abdominal Fat on Cognitive Health Wednesday, April 30, 2025 belly fat cognitive health neurodegenerative diseases obesity abdominal fat alzheimer's parkinson's muscle strength cardiovascular disease visceral fat Excess fat around the waist has been found to pose a significant risk to cognitive health. A recent study published in the Neurology journal revealed that carrying high levels of abdominal fat increases the likelihood of … Read More