Obesity rates drop in the U.S. for the first time in a decade
Independent - 13-Dec-2024New research links weight-loss drugs to regional trends and health shifts
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Sleeping less than 6 hours can damage the brain if you also have high blood pressure
Neuroscience News - 08-Dec-2024Treating both conditions could help preserve brain health and prevent ageing
BioAge halts obesity drug trial after safety concerns
BioPharma Dive - 07-Dec-2024Liver enzyme spikes in participants prompt a major setback for the biotech firm
Wearables in healthcare: promise or peril?
BBC - 02-Dec-2024How smart devices are reshaping health monitoring—and why doctors remain skeptical
Startup secures major funding to revolutionize chronic disease testing
Longevity Technology - 02-Dec-2024Powered by AI, pocdoc accelerates early detection and treatment of chronic diseases
Visceral fat could predict Alzheimer’s decades before symptoms
Independent - 02-Dec-2024Excess internal fat may signal early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s
Oura and Dexcom join forces to transform metabolic health
Longevity Technology - 21-Nov-2024Integrated glucose monitoring and wearable insights offer a personalized approach to health tracking
Fitness over fatness: rethinking health risks beyond BMI
Independent - 21-Nov-2024Heart and lung fitness outweighs BMI in predicting mortality risk, new research shows
Unlocking the secrets of weight regain
New Scientist - 18-Nov-2024DNA changes in fat cells may explain rebound weight gain after treatment
23andMe restructures, cuts 40% of workforce amid financial struggles
BBC - 12-Nov-2024Seven board members recently resigned after a failed buyout offer
Atlas Biomed suddenly stopped operations without explanation
BBC - 09-Nov-2024Experts highlight the risks involved in trusting private companies with genetic data
NHS brings lung cancer screening to local places like supermarkets
BBC - 08-Nov-2024Experts believe expanding this initiative could help save more lives
DNA-testing firm 23andMe faces stock drop, privacy challenges
BBC - 03-Nov-2024Experts 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 Guardian - 15-Oct-2024Wearable sleep trackers may be causing more stress than rest
Semaglutide may dampen motivation to exercise in mice
New Scientist - 09-Oct-2024Findings highlight potential unintended effects of weight-loss medications on exercise motivation
Oura Ring 4: A sleeker, smarter wearable for health tracking
The Verge - 03-Oct-2024Enhanced design and advanced algorithms promise improved accuracy and user experience
NHS app offers at-home health checks for better healthcare access
UKAuthority - 04-Sep-2024Modernized process for easy and personalized approach to take control of health
Bioage prepares for IPO, targets obesity with new drug trials
FierceBiotech - 04-Sep-2024Biotech firm Bioage plans public debut as it advances promising obesity treatments
New wearable band monitors sweat to help users avoid overexertion
New Scientist - 04-Sep-2024It offers a non-invasive alternative to blood lactate testing
An 800-calorie diet using soups and shakes can help people with type 2 diabetes
The Guardian - 05-Aug-2024A much better option than just prescribing drugs for life
"Weight-adjusted waist index" is better than BMI at measuring obesity
Live Forever Club - 15-Jul-2024Higher WWI correlates with shorter telomeres, suggesting increased health risks
Galaxy Ring: A smart ring by Samsung designed for fitness tracking
BBC - 10-Jul-2024While promising, concerns about data privacy have been raised
Relax, blood sugar spikes are natural, skip the monitor if you’re not diabetic
Independent - 27-Jun-2024Blood sugar monitors might actually cause anxiety and unhealthy eating habits
Intermittent fasting with protein pacing beats calorie restriction
Live Forever Club - 21-Jun-2024Proved to be superior for weight loss, gut health, and metabolic improvements
Personalized nutrition app Zoe's claims face scrutiny over scientific validity
The Guardian - 18-May-2024Experts raise concerns about the effectiveness of its methods
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