The ever-increasing number of people diagnosed with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus has become a growing medical and economic challenge around the world. This major health burden has driven years of research to find new therapies that improve blood sugar levels and body weight. Multiple drugs have been developed
Bathing in heat for cleansing, purification, healing, social, and spiritual purposes is an ancient practice, which has been practiced for thousands of years and across many cultures. Variations of its use are still practiced today in different cultures, such as the saunas of Finland, the sweat lodges of the American
Most people don’t consciously think about bone health. It may come to mind when an elderly family member or friend has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle and likely to fracture from a minor fall. In reality, bone health, which refers to
Cancer develops when cells in the body grow and divide uncontrollably, due to mutations (mistakes) in cell DNA. Recent insights into the causes of cancer and how cancer cells develop in the body indicate that the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells results from different factors and an accumulation of abnormalities
If you have heard of creatine, it is likely that it is associated with steroids and other supplements used by bodybuilders to bulk up on muscle. You may also have heard that creatine supplements may damage your liver and kidneys and contribute to body fat and hair loss. Are these
Since ancient times people have tried to solve the puzzle of hair turning grey as one gets older. Clay tablets from the ancient Assyrian Empire from 7th century B.C. have included medical texts, written in cuneiform, which describes how to darken prematurely grey hair by applying various mixtures of ingredients
Tobacco smoke has hundreds of harmful chemicals in it and its effects on human health are well documented. Tobacco smoke is synonymous with nicotine, one of the chemicals in tobacco plants, which begs the question: Is it the nicotine component of tobacco smoke that is so extremely harmful? What is
Humans are versatile mammals with adaptive capabilities to withstand a diverse range of conditions in their environment, such as exposure to extreme hot or cold climates. Since ancient times, cultures all around the world have exposed the body to cold temperatures as a form of health intervention. In recent times
Gluten can be a benefit or harmful to the body, depending on the individual. Negative media attention on wheat and gluten has cast some doubt on its place in a heathy diet. Public perception is that a gluten-free diet is more healthful and may improve gastrointestinal symptoms, as some people
World Obesity Day 2025 has come and gone on 4 March and coincides with the publication of the World Obesity Atlas 2025, which indicates the status of global and regional prevalence of overweight and obesity. Global trends in overweight and obesity: According to present trends, overweight and obesity will affect
