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Screen Time Alert: Could Your Smartphone Be Raising Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?

Screen Time Alert: Could Your Smartphone Be Raising Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?

New research suggests that young adults who spend six or more hours a day looking at screens—such as mobile phones and computers—outside of work or...
The 'Weight-Gain' Trap: A Korean Medicine Doctor’s Warning on 3 Critical Habits

The 'Weight-Gain' Trap: A Korean Medicine Doctor’s Warning on 3 Critical Habits

The foundation of effective weight management lies in daily routines. With the right habits, maintaining a lean physique is possible without extreme...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Medication Linked to 52% Higher Risk of Acute Glaucoma

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Medication Linked to 52% Higher Risk of Acute Glaucoma

A large-scale study in South Korea has revealed that alpha-blockers—the most common treatment for benign prostatic...
6 out of 10 Diet Pill Users Say They Take It to Lose Weight Even Though They Are Not Obese

6 out of 10 Diet Pill Users Say They Take It to Lose Weight Even Though They Are Not Obese

About 60% of those taking medication to suppress appetite are reported to not be obese.
The Hidden Link Between Blood Sugar Spikes and Belly Fat

The Hidden Link Between Blood Sugar Spikes and Belly Fat

Obesity researchers have shifted their focus from general body weight to a more specific and dangerous culprit:...
Kidney Cancer Risk in Women Over 50: The Hidden Link to Obesity and Hypertension

Kidney Cancer Risk in Women Over 50: The Hidden Link to Obesity and Hypertension

The kidneys, a pair of bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, serve as the body’s essential filtration...
The Hidden Cost of a Daily Drink: Why Even Moderate Alcohol May Build Visceral Fat

The Hidden Cost of a Daily Drink: Why Even Moderate Alcohol May Build Visceral Fat

The long-standing belief that "one drink a day" is harmless—or even beneficial—is facing new scientific scrutiny.
Reversing Pediatric Fatty Liver: The Power of a 3% Weight Loss

Reversing Pediatric Fatty Liver: The Power of a 3% Weight Loss

The obesity rate among children and adolescents is climbing annually, bringing with it a sharp rise in metabolic...
Beyond Weight Loss: How Berries Protect the Brain by Improving Metabolic Health

Beyond Weight Loss: How Berries Protect the Brain by Improving Metabolic Health

Fruits rich in polyphenols—specifically strawberries and blueberries—have long been hailed as "brain food.
The Surgeon Who Shed 36kg: Why Willpower Alone Fails Against Severe Obesity

The Surgeon Who Shed 36kg: Why Willpower Alone Fails Against Severe Obesity

It is hard to believe that a cardiothoracic surgeon who repairs hearts was once a patient with "super obesity.