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Low sex drive can have many causes including emotional health, physical health, mental health, and hormonal changes. Sometimes to boost your libido you will only need to make some minor lifestyle changes, but other times you may need to seek professional help. If you are looking to explore DIY approaches before seeking professional guidance, there …
A new study led by researchers at the KECK School of Medicine of USC published in the journal Environmental International sheds new light on food and beverage products, linking per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to dietary patterns, and suggests potential solutions for protecting public health. Findings point to the importance of both testing and monitoring …
News Release Research Highlights: The weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure of nearly 500 adults who had obesity and took the medication for 36 weeks, or about eight months, in a subset of an international clinical trial. Participants taking 5 mg of tirzepatide had an average systolic blood pressure reduction of …
Those who experience stressful life events or circumstances are more likely to have worse biological health as indicated by biomarkers that are involved in the interaction between the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, according to research from University College London (UCL) published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity. The study found that not only …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. He shared a recent interview to bring more attention to important questions and answers …
Apparently bringing sex toys into the bed could pose a health risk, adding to the amount of dangerous plastic particles in our bodies, according to a study published in Microplastics and Nanoplastics. These microplastic particles add up with others from numerous sources that we ingest or absorb into our bloodstream and can cause metabolic disorders …
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. But research shows they have up to a 65% chance of dying from cancer. In a new study, the University of California, Davis, researchers set out to find if certain genetic factors could help their survival rate. But instead of searching for genes associated …
Scientists from Bristol and the University of Occupational and Environmental Health in Japan investigating how circadian misalignment affects the hormones responsible for regulating appetite have uncovered why night shift work is associated with changes in appetites, their findings published in Communications Biology may help millions of people struggling with weight gain who work on the …
For many, the Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and the official beginning of the school year. As health professionals gear up for a new academic season, A4M is excited to present a stellar lineup of cutting-edge educational experiences to keep them at the top of their game, up to date on the …
The size of our brain control center for appetite may explain why some people become obese, according to a study from the University of Cambridge published in the journal Neuroimage: Clinical finding that the hypothalamus region is different in the brains of those who are overweight and those with obesity when compared to those with …