Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, shares how her French Bulldogs benefit her mental health. The “GOAT” explains how her dogs Lilo and Rambo help her destress. Biles also opens up about how her dogs lifted her spirits after the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in…
First-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could help reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, new research shows. These medications have been around longer than the newer, better-known GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, but they work in similar ways. Experts say a healthy lifestyle that includes a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep is an important component…
A 3-month time-restricted eating (TRE) protocol resulted in up to one year of sustained weight loss in people with overweight or obesity. Adhering to an 8-hour window of eating led to greater weight loss than eating throughout the day, whether early or late. Researchers say that TRE may lead to lasting behavioral and physiological changes…
A mother and daughter share the same rare genetic disease that causes tumor growth throughout the body. After living with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) for four years, daughter Samatha Pearson was accepted into a clinical trial that changed her life. The mother-daughter duo shares their journey of managing the condition and advocating…
New research has found that nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis. The findings confirmed that four key dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, help reduce the risk of diverticulitis onset. The findings were consistent with a similar study previously conducted in males, refuting current recommendations about foods to avoid to prevent…
Attorneys general in 19 states have filed a lawsuit, challenging the Trump administration’s plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Experts say deep job cuts at federal health agencies like the CDC, NIH, and FDA could endanger public health by disrupting key services that safeguard food and medication…