Obesity may come in 11 different types, each with their own cause

We may be starting to understand why some weight-loss strategies, like exercising, don’t work for everyone with obesity Science Photo Library/Alamy It turns out that obesity may be much more complicated than we thought, with the condition potentially existing in up to 11 forms, each caused by distinct biological pathways. “It’s not just about the … Read more

A New Immune Treatment May Work Against Several Cancer Types

In a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting, researchers report encouraging early results from research investigating a potential way to help some cancer patients avoid surgery. According to the results of the early study, published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine92% of patients who received only an immune-based … Read more

Need More Magnesium? Here Are the Different Types and Ways to Add It to Your Diet

Magnesium is a mineral that the body uses for blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation, energy production, muscle and nerve function, bone development, relaxation, and more. When you don’t get enough of it, you may develop a magnesium deficiency with symptoms like fatigue, low appetite and muscle spasms. However, this deficiency is relatively rare since … Read more