Hidden deposits of fat deep inside the abdomen and liver can quietly increase your risk of stroke and heart attack, even if you appear to have a healthy weight. Results from a new study showed that both liver fat and the visceral fat packed around internal organs increase risk for hardened and clogged arteries in… read on > read on >
It’s one of the deadliest syndromes you’ve never heard of, but experts are hoping to change that. Nearly 9 of 10 Americans have not heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, even though about the same proportion are affected by it, according to a new survey by the American Heart Association (AHA). CKM syndrome represents a cluster… read on > read on >
A new AI-driven bite counter is in development to help counter childhood obesity – potentially even tracking kids while they eat and urging them to slow down. The faster a child takes bites during a meal or snack, the greater their risk for developing obesity, researchers say. But studying different ways to help kids slow… read on > read on >
Kiwis may be more than a healthy snack — they could also help get your digestive system moving. New evidence-based dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say kiwis, rye bread and certain supplements may help people manage chronic constipation without on medication. These guidelines focus specifically on diet-based constipation treatment rather than pharmaceuticals, according… read on > read on >
Consumers are being warned to check their kitchen shelves for certain Ben’s Original Ready Rice products that may contain small stones. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced earlier this week that the company is recalling several batches of its microwaveable rice products. Officials said the stones are naturally occurring and come from the… read on > read on >
Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity. People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip strength were less likely to develop obesity-related heart, liver or kidney damage, researchers reported Oct. 15 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. They were also less likely… read on > read on >
A new definition of obesity could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese. Under the new definition, the prevalence of obesity rose from around 40% to nearly 70% among more than 300,000 people participating in a long-term health study, researchers reported Oct. 15 in JAMA Network Open. The new definition takes into account additional… read on > read on >
Use lifestyle interventions to show no signs of type 2 diabetes for at least three months? There’s a code for that: E11.A. Starting Oct. 1, 2025, a new diagnosis code was added to the detailed list of codes used by health care providers: the remission of type 2 diabetes. The 2025 update to the medical… read on > read on >
Starting in 2026, restaurant chains in California will be required to list major food allergens on their menus in a first-of-its-kind law. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill Monday, making California the first state to require allergen labeling for restaurants with 20 or more locations. Under the new law, menus must identify items containing milk,… read on > read on >
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A high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic “keto” diet may help protect young animals from the lasting effects of stress experienced before birth, new research suggests. The findings, presented Sunday at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) conference in Amsterdam, add to growing evidence that diet could play a powerful role in shaping brain health. Studies in animals… read on > read on >
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