Intermittent fasting as effective for weight loss as traditional dieting, says study
Alternate-day fasting—a form of intermittent fasting that involves a 24-hour fast on alternate days—was found to offer the greatest short-term benefit, although the researchers caution that longer studies are needed to confirm the results.
What Causes Acid Reflux at Night?
Acid reflux at night can make sleep feel impossible.
Which mesh is best? New research model projects outcomes for abdominal ventral hernia repair patients
Repair of ventral hernias—hernias of the abdominal wall—is among the most commonly performed operations, but not all meshes used in these procedures are created equal, with varying outcomes and costs for each option, according to researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Greater risk of overweight, obesity among preschoolers living in rural areas linked to more sedentary, screen time
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO25) in Malaga, Spain (11–14 May), reveals that 3 to 4-year-olds in rural areas are more likely to be living with overweight and abdominal obesity (excess fat around waist),
The best and worst medication for acid reflux
Acid reflux can be managed by most people if they learn the behavior changes they can make and how to appropriately use over-the-counter medications
