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New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity shows that time-restricted eating within an 8-hour window for three months can lead to significant weight loss of 3-4kg, maintained for at least a year. Experts suggest the benefits come from the 16-hour fasting window rather than the specific timing of meals.
New research reveals that next-generation GLP-1 weight loss injections can significantly reduce visceral fat, not just overall body weight. This article explores the breakthrough implications for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular health, and how to track key metrics using the Xiaoshu Health App.
Merck presented one-year results from the pivotal BRUNELLO trial at AAO 2026, showing that remigromig, a first-in-class Wnt pathway agonist, achieved non-inferior visual acuity gains compared with ranibizumab in diabetic macular edema, offering a novel mechanism for patients with suboptimal response to current therapies.
A decades-long study found that long-term cannabis use is linked to more fragmented sleep, even though users often don't notice the difference. Wearable data showed recent users slept about 20 minutes longer on average but woke more often and had less continuous sleep, suggesting cannabis is not a reliable sleep aid.
For years, observational studies suggested that light-to-moderate drinkers had a lower dementia risk than non-drinkers, creating a 'J-shaped curve.' But recent genetic research debunks this, showing dementia risk rises linearly with alcohol consumption even at low levels. This article reviews the evidence on how alcohol damages the brain.
A new Yale School of Medicine study finds that pre-existing emotional preferences for food significantly hinder learning new eating habits. Research shows that challenging food preferences early is easier than reinforcing them first, and adding healthy foods is easier than removing unhealthy ones. This discovery offers new insights for dietary interventions in diabetes and other chronic conditions.
Does playing sports ruin your knees and increase arthritis risk? Written by a sports medicine expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center, this article explores the relationship between sports and knee joint health, revealing which injuries raise arthritis risk and offering science-based strategies for knee protection including strength training, movement mechanics, and cross training.
A popular baby sleep gripe water sold nationwide on Amazon and other online retailers has been recalled after FDA testing found undeclared ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol. This article covers the recall details, safety concerns surrounding infant digestive remedies, and how parents can safely manage baby gas and fussiness.
The World Health Organization has issued its first guidance on treating childhood obesity, recommending that weight-loss jabs and surgery may be considered for severely obese children aged 10 and older—but only after diet and exercise have been tried. With an estimated 170 million obese youngsters worldwide, experts stress that medicine and surgery are not the foundation of care.
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that blocking the P2X7 receptor significantly reduces inflammation in human brain tissue, offering a new treatment strategy for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, traumatic brain injury, and depression, with existing drugs potentially repurposed.
Blood sugar spikes after eating are a normal physiological response, not necessarily a sign of disease. This article explains the difference between normal post-meal glucose rises and insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes risk, and examines whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are useful for healthy people.
Colds and flu are caused by different viruses, but good hygiene and annual flu shots can help prevent them. This article answers common questions about flu vaccines, distinguishes cold vs. flu symptoms, and offers practical family prevention tips and when to see a provider.