Popular drugs help with weight loss by reducing more fat than muscle
Diabetes and obesity are growing health concerns worldwide.
A type of medication called GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, has gained...
Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but clusters of cases have begun popping up across the country.
The latest: A recent outbreak...
Intense heat changes our biology and can make us age significantly faster
Heat takes it out of you. After a long, hot day, we feel tired and grumpy.
But sustained periods of heat do more than that...
How heart aging affects the brain: New study reveals key connections
A new study from the University of Melbourne has provided fresh insights into how age-related changes in the heart affect the brain.
Researchers used advanced imaging techniques to...
How air pollution cause memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Every year, nearly seven million people die early because of air pollution.
It is well known that breathing in polluted air can cause lung problems...
Half of people with irregular heartbeat will get heart attack, stroke
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often fast heartbeat. It affects many people and increases the risk of...
Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is often associated with fear, not only because it affects memory but also because it gradually impacts a person’s ability to think, reason,...
Common blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a possible link between a common type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of suicide.
The...
Alcohol increases risk of severe head injuries in older adults who fall
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults in the United States, often resulting in serious consequences like traumatic brain injuries.
In 2021,...
These people more likely to take aspirin despite health risks
In 2019, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association revised their recommendations on daily low-dose aspirin use.
Once widely believed to prevent...