Metabolic Medicine & Weightloss Products Medical Library Stories & Articles

Research suggests that thin people may not be as healthy as they appear. Medical researchers at Imperial College, London, have shown that people with low or average body weight may not be healthy on the inside. These doctors believe that... ( Read more about Are Certain Thin People Actually Obese?)

A new diabetes breathalyzer allows people to have an early indication of whether they are at risk of developing diabetes. Two years ago, 13 year old Lauren Barbiero barely weighed 70 pounds. “I was kind of scared of myself. I wanted myself to... ( Read more about Diabetes Breathalyzer)

With dieting being the most commonly adopted method to lose weight, many of us refrain from taking up exercise. For people who are markedly overweight, it can be difficult to start an exercise program. But, the latest data shows the combination... ( Read more about Exercise Study)

A new study finds that habitual snoring in women is strongly tied to body mass index—a marker of fatness-- and age. Overall, 7.6 percent of women snore. The frequency of snoring reaches its peak in women ages 50 to 59. Frequent snoring was... ( Read more about Health Wrap:Snoring, Fetuses and Pain)

A focus on emotional health and overall well being is changing how cancer is treated. For many who are diagnosed with Cancer, the initial reaction is shock mixed with fear. While coping with the news, having support during a time of uncertainty... ( Read more about Humanistic Cancer Care)

Have you ever wondered how low carb but higher fat diets actually work? Surprisingly, one answer may lie in your liver. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have identified a liver hormone known as FGF21 which is required... ( Read more about Low Carb Diet For Diabetes)

Can a simple diet actually cut a person's chances of dying by more than half? New research shows the Mediterranean diet, a diet popular in Europe, can dramatically lower mortality risk in individuals over the age of 70, and probably has the... ( Read more about Mediterranian Diet)

A new study conducted on mice reveals the potential for a drug that can give the same results as exercise. At the Salk Institute, Dr. Ronald Evans has engineered a drug for mice that chemically stimulates a key receptor known as peroxisome... ( Read more about Potential Exercise Pill)

Have you been to a practitioner besides your family physician? Whether chiropractic care, acupuncture, yoga or homeopathy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has become increasingly common in the United States, and 72% of adults use... ( Read more about Rapid Rise in "Complementary" Medical Services)

A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how... ( Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)

How the Body Ages:

The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of... ( Read more about Why and How Does the Body Age?)

It would make sense at first glance that workplace stress leads to heart disease--no surprise, right? But the latest research shows chronic stress at work can also leads to diabetes--and that--raises eyebrows. “Deadlines, they ask you questions... ( Read more about Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome)

A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people... ( Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)

Yoga may offer solutions for depression, anxiety and epilepsy. Reports from the World Health Organization and elsewhere estimate that mental illness comprises fifteen percent of the global disease burden. Depression and anxiety disorders... ( Read more about Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression)

When Beth Adamusik was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago, she felt like she had been given a death sentence. "I was devastated, I used to cry constantly, I was a mess, I thought my life would be over." says Beth.

But that’s where the question lies: at what point does one really get life-protecting benefit from exercise--beyond the benefits of a better figure?