Ozempic and Wegovy help with weight loss—but are they cost-effective?
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are becoming popular because they help people lose weight and improve their health.
These drugs contain semaglutide, a molecule that...
Poor sleep may increase brain aging and dementia risk
People who don’t sleep well may have brains that look older than they really are, according to a large brain imaging study from Karolinska...
Leg movements during sleep may show higher diabetes risk
Poor sleep is not just about feeling tired the next day. It can also affect your long-term health.
A new study published in the journal...
Scientists find deep cause behind long COVID brain fog
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic began several years ago, scientists are still working to understand all of its long-term effects.
One of the most troubling...
Alzheimer’s protein may help treat cancer
Alzheimer’s disease and cancer are two very different illnesses.
One slowly takes away memory and thinking skills, while the other causes uncontrolled cell growth in...
How common drugs can change gut health long-term
Medicines you took years ago may still be affecting your gut health today.
A major study by scientists at the University of Tartu’s Institute of...
How to prevent heart disease without taking pills
Many people wonder if they can avoid heart disease without having to take pills. The answer is yes—lifestyle changes have been proven to help...
Different types of depression may cause different chronic diseases
Depression has long been known to increase the risk of physical health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
Now, a new study shows that different...
New way to prevent dangerous blood sugar drops in diabetes
A new study from the University of California, Davis, has uncovered how cells in the pancreas work together to stop blood sugar from dropping...
Brain shape change can be early warning sign of dementia
As we grow older, our brains don’t just shrink—they actually change shape in noticeable ways.
A new study led by researchers from the University of...