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Unlocking the secrets of weight regain

Unlocking the secrets of weight regain

New Scientist - 18-Nov-2024

DNA changes in fat cells may explain rebound weight gain after treatment

23andMe restructures, cuts 40% of workforce amid financial struggles

23andMe restructures, cuts 40% of workforce amid financial struggles

BBC - 12-Nov-2024

Seven board members recently resigned after a failed buyout offer

Atlas Biomed suddenly stopped operations without explanation

Atlas Biomed suddenly stopped operations without explanation

BBC - 09-Nov-2024

Experts highlight the risks involved in trusting private companies with genetic data

NHS brings lung cancer screening to local places like supermarkets

NHS brings lung cancer screening to local places like supermarkets

BBC - 08-Nov-2024

Experts believe expanding this initiative could help save more lives

DNA-testing firm 23andMe faces stock drop, privacy challenges

DNA-testing firm 23andMe faces stock drop, privacy challenges

BBC - 03-Nov-2024

Experts highlight privacy risks for families and advocate stricter controls on DNA data use

The quest for perfect sleep: how tech is fuelling sleep anxiety

The quest for perfect sleep: how tech is fuelling sleep anxiety

The Guardian - 15-Oct-2024

Wearable sleep trackers may be causing more stress than rest

Semaglutide may dampen motivation to exercise in mice

Semaglutide may dampen motivation to exercise in mice

New Scientist - 09-Oct-2024

Findings highlight potential unintended effects of weight-loss medications on exercise motivation

Oura Ring 4: A sleeker, smarter wearable for health tracking

Oura Ring 4: A sleeker, smarter wearable for health tracking

The Verge - 03-Oct-2024

Enhanced design and advanced algorithms promise improved accuracy and user experience

NHS app offers at-home health checks for better healthcare access

NHS app offers at-home health checks for better healthcare access

UKAuthority - 04-Sep-2024

Modernized process for easy and personalized approach to take control of health

Bioage prepares for IPO, targets obesity with new drug trials

Bioage prepares for IPO, targets obesity with new drug trials

FierceBiotech - 04-Sep-2024

Biotech firm Bioage plans public debut as it advances promising obesity treatments

New wearable band monitors sweat to help users avoid overexertion

New wearable band monitors sweat to help users avoid overexertion

New Scientist - 04-Sep-2024

It offers a non-invasive alternative to blood lactate testing

An 800-calorie diet using soups and shakes can help people with type 2 diabetes

An 800-calorie diet using soups and shakes can help people with type 2 diabetes

The Guardian - 05-Aug-2024

A much better option than just prescribing drugs for life

"Weight-adjusted waist index" is better than BMI at measuring obesity

"Weight-adjusted waist index" is better than BMI at measuring obesity

Live Forever Club - 15-Jul-2024

Higher WWI correlates with shorter telomeres, suggesting increased health risks

Galaxy Ring: A smart ring by Samsung designed for fitness tracking

Galaxy Ring: A smart ring by Samsung designed for fitness tracking

BBC - 10-Jul-2024

While promising, concerns about data privacy have been raised

Relax, blood sugar spikes are natural, skip the monitor if you’re not diabetic

Relax, blood sugar spikes are natural, skip the monitor if you’re not diabetic

Independent - 27-Jun-2024

Blood sugar monitors might actually cause anxiety and unhealthy eating habits

Intermittent fasting with protein pacing beats calorie restriction

Intermittent fasting with protein pacing beats calorie restriction

Live Forever Club - 21-Jun-2024

Proved to be superior for weight loss, gut health, and metabolic improvements

Personalized nutrition app Zoe's claims face scrutiny over scientific validity

Personalized nutrition app Zoe's claims face scrutiny over scientific validity

The Guardian - 18-May-2024

Experts raise concerns about the effectiveness of its methods

Phenomix Sciences secures $7.8M to personalize obesity treatment with genetic testing

Phenomix Sciences secures $7.8M to personalize obesity treatment with genetic testing

Longevity Technology - 17-May-2024

Their test, MyPhenome, identifies different types of obesity to tailor treatment plans

Free AI coach on your wrist: Longr's bleo wristband tracks health for longevity

Free AI coach on your wrist: Longr's bleo wristband tracks health for longevity

Longevity Technology - 18-Apr-2024

Longevity AI app offers personalized guidance based on exercise, diet, and sleep data

Ultrahuman secures funding to expand its health monitoring platform

Ultrahuman secures funding to expand its health monitoring platform

Longevity Technology - 20-Mar-2024

Company aims to revolutionize preventative healthcare using health tracking system

Should you track your blood sugar? Hype versus science of personalized diets

Should you track your blood sugar? Hype versus science of personalized diets

BBC - 16-Mar-2024

Science behind blood sugar monitoring and its potential impact on healthy people

A global epidemic: over a billion people are living with obesity

A global epidemic: over a billion people are living with obesity

BBC - 29-Feb-2024

Study highlights the urgent need for healthy nutrition shift to address the alarming consequences

Red light exposure may lower blood sugar levels after meals

Red light exposure may lower blood sugar levels after meals

Independent - 21-Feb-2024

It reduced blood sugar spikes and overall levels in healthy individuals

Study finds 275 million new genetic variations in underrepresented groups

Study finds 275 million new genetic variations in underrepresented groups

Science Daily - 20-Feb-2024

Almost 4 million differences might be linked to disease risk, leading to targeted treatments

Digital health tools effectively lower hypertension, new study finds

Digital health tools effectively lower hypertension, new study finds

Yale School of Medicine - 14-Feb-2024

Significant systolic BP reductions, highlighting its potential to address health disparities


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