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A recent study from Deakin University, published in the journal Nutrients, investigates how yoyo dieting—characterized by cycles of weight loss and regain—affects gut health. The researchers focus on gut inflammation, changes in microbiota, responses from the sympathetic nervous system, and possible ways to prevent weight regain. Background Obesity affects over…

On Monday, Sweden’s Public Health Agency advised parents to restrict screen time for toddlers. The agency recommended that children under the age of two should avoid digital media and TV entirely. For kids aged two to five, screen time should be limited to one hour per day. Children between six…

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a weight loss and health improvement strategy. However, with so much information available, it can be challenging to navigate. Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi, known on TikTok as @drpedinaturalhealth and followed by 447,000 users, recently shared insights in a viral video that has received over 4,900…

A weight-loss expert has identified five common condiments that could hinder dieting efforts. Many people enjoy enhancing their meals with sauces like ketchup, salad cream, and mayonnaise. However, these condiments can add significant calories that may derail weight loss progress. Professor Franklin Joseph from Dr. Frank’s Weight Loss Clinic emphasizes…

A recent NPR article highlights concerns about the impact of red meat consumption on both human health and the environment. Experts point out that beef production has a notably high carbon footprint. They argue that shifting more people toward alternative protein sources could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To facilitate…

A recent study published in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging reveals that a special glowing marker dye could assist surgeons in detecting and removing prostate cancer cells that are not visible to the naked eye. The technique was tested on 23 men diagnosed with prostate cancer.…

A recent study from Harvard, presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, highlights the importance of a healthy diet in midlife for promoting healthy aging. The research involved 106,931 participants, all aged 39 and older, who were free of chronic diseases when the study began in…

A dietitian has raised concerns about those considering Gordon Ramsay’s diet for weight loss. The renowned chef, originally from Scotland, claims to have lost nearly four stone by consuming small meals five times a day, instead of the traditional three larger meals. In a recent interview on The Today Show,…

A new study suggests that following the MIND diet, which emphasizes leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, and beans, could help prevent cognitive decline and memory problems. Researchers stress the importance of lifestyle changes to combat conditions like dementia. The MIND diet, short for Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, was developed…

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, philanthropist Melinda French Gates dismissed the glorification of sleepless CEO habits, calling the trend “so dumb.” French Gates, co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, took aim at the workaholic culture that praises executives for enduring sleepless nights in pursuit of success.…