Health

People are using vibration plates for weight loss: Do they work?Experts discuss the impact of whole-body vibration on fat burning and muscle strengthVibrating plates, or vibration plate machines, have been trending on social media as a potentially effective method for losing weight and burning fat. (iStock)
Advocates claim that vibration plates support weight loss, although experts say research is lacking. (iStock)
Research has shown that whole-body vibration, performed appropriately, can help reduce back pain and blood pressure. (iStock)

Eating foods in this order could help with weight loss and blood sugar, experts say‘Meal sequencing’ technique has been shown to benefit those with diabetesThe order in which you eat foods during meals may affect your health, according to some nutrition experts. (iStock)
In addition to lowering blood sugar levels, meal sequencing may also assist with weight loss. (iStock)
Eating fiber before refined carbohydrates can help slow the carbs’ absorption, which helps blood sugar levels stay lower during digestion. (iStock)

Alzheimer’s risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warnDelayed REM sleep may indicate cognitive decline, study suggestsProlonged REM sleep latency could be a marker for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, researchers discovered. (iStock)
A brain health expert says the correlation between a good night’s sleep and dementia risk has been “long understood.” (iStock)
“Early intervention in Alzheimer’s is essential for delaying its progression, and measuring REM sleep could be a marker to indicate who may be a candidate for treatment even before they start to show impaired cognitive function,” an expert said. (iStock)
Focusing on core sleep habits is the “most effective” way to support brain health and overall wellness, an expert said. (iStock)

Children’s National Hospital in DC to end gender transition medical interventionsChildren’s National cites ‘escalating legal and regulatory risks’ as Justice Department investigates pediatric transgender proceduresChildren’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Protesters chant slogans while demonstrating against the closure of the trans youth clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the country’s biggest public provider of gender-affirming care for children and teens, in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Never enter an MRI machine with any of these hazardous items, experts warnNew York man’s death highlights critical MRI safety protocolsA recent fatal incident in Westbury, New York, at Nassau Open MRI, involved a man being sucked into an MRI machine due to a heavy metal chain he wore around his neck. (iStock)
Multiple practices and agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), warn that the “strong, static magnetic field” of an MRI machine will attract magnetic objects. (iStock)
Items that contain metal like jewelry, medical devices like hearing aids, buttons and zippers on clothing, and even metal-based ink tattoos should be avoided if getting an MRI. (iStock)
Implanted medical devices such as pacemakers, ports, pumps, stents, metal pins, screws and even shrapnel can interfere with an MRI. (iStock)
Small metal items that can fit in pockets can turn into dangerous projectiles in an MRI room. (iStock)
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Trained dogs can smell Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show up, study findsIn medical marvel, golden retriever and black labrador show ability to identify disease markers in skin samplesIn a new study from the University of Bristol, dogs were found to detect Parkinson’s disease well before symptoms appear. (iStock)
Previous research has shown that people with Parkinson’s have increased amounts of sebum — an oily, waxy substance with a distinctively musky odor — on the skin. (iStock)
The dogs (not pictured) were rewarded for positively identifying Parkinson’s samples and for ignoring negative ones. (iStock)

Can sunbathing lead to brain haemorrhage?An elderly woman in China suffered a brain haemorrhage and slipped into a coma after lying with her back exposed to the sun for two hours amid blistering heat. Shortly after she returned indoors, she collapsed and lost consciousness. But is sunbathing really to blame?Sunbathing for prolonged periods can be harmful. Representational Image/Pixabay

Doctor explains: How diet, sleep and gut health impact GLP-1 and weight regulationAs GLP-1-based drugs like semaglutide gain popularity, new insights highlight how gut health, diet, protein, and sleep can naturally support GLP-1 hormone function. Firstpost presents expert views on how lifestyle changes can aid metabolic health and weight management.

Steer clear of that ginger glow: Why DIY skincare isn’t always safeGarlic, chilli, turmeric and their spice-rack neighbours may sound like good ingredients for glowing, healthy skin. However, in raw form, they are unrefined, unstable and frequently far too harsh for the delicate acid mantle that shields human skinDIY ‘natural’ skincare may sound like a good plan, but it could cause more harm than good. Representational image/Pixabay

Staying Sober: How a day off from alcohol can transform your healthThinking of staying off alcohol? It is not a bad idea. Here’s a step-by-step map of what happens to your body if you don’t drink for a day, a week, a month, a yearIf you are a daily drinker, you may feel a bit worse to start with while your body adjusts to not having alcohol in its system all the time. Pixabay