Physical activity boosted a liver enzyme that improved the blood-brain barrier and reduced brain inflammation, with better memory performance in older mice. It is early-stage science, but it points to ...

Gastrointestinal side effects are the main reason people stop treatment. Typical issues include nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhoea. The review explicitly discusses the impact of side effects ...

Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations, typically made from refined ingredients plus additives that shape taste, texture, mouthfeel and shelf-life. Examples include many packaged snacks, ...

If you are trying to manage appetite and glucose, the practical answer is often a hybrid breakfast: protein plus fibre, not one or the other. People get fixated on calories, but timing and composition ...

A BBC investigation found it was possible to order weight-loss injections from Voy and MedExpress using inaccurate details and an out-of-date photo, with no further verification.

Visceral fat is the fat stored deep in the abdomen around internal organs. It is strongly linked to inflammation and to higher risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Inflammation in fat ...

People who ranked highly on scores associated with metabolic syndrome and reduced beta-cell function had a substantially higher risk of developing both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. The key ...

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints about 13 posts that promoted services linked to Voy, Zava, MedExpress and UK Meds Direct, after finding they effectively advertised ...

A study of long-term cancer survivors has linked higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with a greater risk of death, including deaths from cancer. The research draws on the Moli-sani Study, a ...

This does not mean exercise is pointless for weight loss. It means exercise alone is often a weak lever compared with what you eat. Diet changes can reduce energy intake directly, while exercise may ...

A large analysis suggests that not meeting basic activity targets could account for a meaningful share of serious complications in people with type 2 diabetes. The estimates linked physical inactivity ...