A new diabetes pill that burns fat without losing muscle?
Scientists in Sweden have discovered a new treatment that may change the way we manage type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The research, published in the...
Why some people over 80 have super brains
For the last 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying a unique group of older adults called "SuperAgers."
These are people aged 80...
Why all aspects of sleep matter for your heart and metabolic health
A new statement from the American Heart Association says that getting healthy sleep is not just about sleeping for 7 to 9 hours a...
FDA-approved drug may help treat both alcohol addiction and pain
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered that a drug already approved by the FDA for treating inflammation might also help people who struggle with...
Heavy alcohol use causes long-term brain damage, study confirms
For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy drinking can cause lasting brain damage that affects decision-making, even long after someone stops drinking.
In...
Common diabetes drugs can benefit heart, kidney, and metabolic health
Drugs like semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide—known as GLP-1 receptor agonists—are commonly used to help manage type 2 diabetes and support weight loss.
These medications have...
How cocoa, tea, and berries can protect men’s blood vessels during long sitting
Many people today spend hours sitting at desks, on the couch, or in cars. While this may feel relaxing, too much sitting can be...
How a dangerous duo may trigger early Alzheimer’s damage
Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is linked to sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain.
In recent years, they have also discovered...
Why standard heart tests miss nearly half of heart attack cases
A new study from Mount Sinai has found that many people who suffer heart attacks would not have been warned by current screening tools.
Nearly...
This cancer drug has surprising anti-aging power
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have made an exciting discovery that could help us better understand aging.
Their study focused on fission yeast,...