23andMe files for bankruptcy after data breach and financial struggles
BBC - 24-Mar-2025Company is looking for a buyer, raising concerns about the security of customer DNA data
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Marriage linked to higher obesity risk in men, but not women
The Guardian - 12-Mar-2025Researchers examine how lifestyle and social habits drive weight gain in married men
Simple procedure may eliminate need for blood pressure medication
The Guardian - 09-Mar-2025The procedure is quick, safe, and minimally invasive
Genetic link between overeating in labradors and humans discovered
BBC - 06-Mar-2025A newly identified gene variation reveals the biological drivers of obesity in dogs and humans
Global obesity crisis: over half of adults projected to be overweight by 2050
BBC - 04-Mar-2025A new study warns of rising obesity rates and the need for urgent action
AbbVie joins the obesity drug race with $2.2b Gubra deal
Endpoints News - 03-Mar-2025The pharma giant bets on amylin therapy to enter the weight-loss market
Weight-loss drug semaglutide shows promise in reducing alcohol consumption
The Guardian - 12-Feb-2025Early clinical trial finds the medication curbs cravings and cuts heavy drinking
AI takes on breast cancer: NHS launches landmark screening trial
BBC - 04-Feb-2025AI-powered screenings could transform breast cancer diagnosis in the UK
Nucleus brings whole-genome health testing to the masses
Longevity Technology - 30-Jan-2025Cutting-edge DNA analysis provides affordable, real-time health insights
Prostate cancer becomes UK’s most common cancer amid calls for screening
Independent - 28-Jan-2025Rising diagnoses spark debate over national testing and healthcare inequalities
Hidden fat, hidden risks: the link between muscle fat and heart disease
Independent - 21-Jan-2025New research links intermuscular fat to heart risks, independent of BMI
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower risks for 42 conditions but increase risks for 19 others
New Scientist - 20-Jan-2025Approved uses are beneficial, but risks for off-label uses remain uncertain
Calorie labelling on menus cuts food choices by 11 calories per meal
Sky News - 17-Jan-2025Some worry it could upset people with eating disorders
Heart health at your fingertips: the future of at-home ECGs
The Guardian - 12-Jan-2025Early cardiac detection made simple with smart, at-home ECG technology
Tracking hormones at home: meet the Hormometer
The Verge - 06-Jan-2025A saliva-based test that uses your smartphone to monitor stress, sleep, and fertility
Record progress in early cancer diagnosis across England
BBC - 02-Jan-2025Increased screening and awareness drive advances, but challenges in treatment delays remain
Smartwatches could be the key to quitting smoking in 2025
University of Bristol - 01-Jan-2025New Year resolutions meet smart tech to help smokers quit for good
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
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
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