Higher-Dose Diabetes Drug Shows Stronger Blood Sugar and Weight Loss Benefits
Diabetes is a long-term condition in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar, also called glucose, in the blood.
When blood sugar...
Growing Daytime Sleepiness Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Dementia
Feeling sleepier during the day as we get older may be more important than many people realize.
A new study suggests that older women who...
Why Your Genes May Change How Sleep Affects Your Brain
Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years before memory problems become obvious.
Scientists have long known that poor sleep and Alzheimer's risk are connected, but...
Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise for Reducing Heavy Drinking
A common diabetes and weight-loss medicine may also help people drink less alcohol, according to a new clinical trial led by researchers at the...
Leaky Gut May Make Food Allergies Much Worse
A growing number of scientists believe that the health of the gut may play a much bigger role in allergies than once thought.
The digestive...
Poor Sleep and a Disrupted Body Clock May Be Raising Your Risk of Overactive...
Overactive bladder is a common condition that causes a sudden, difficult-to-control urge to urinate.
Many people also need to visit the toilet more often during...
Scientists Find a Better Way to Stay Steady and Independent with Age
Growing older does not always mean losing independence, but staying active often depends on one important skill that many people take for granted: balance.
Being...
Why Nature May Be One of the Best Medicines
Spending time in nature may be one of the simplest ways to improve health, according to a growing body of scientific research.
Scientists have found...
Study Finds Hidden Cause of Sleep Issue in Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered that the sleep problems seen in Alzheimer's disease may not be caused directly by harmful protein plaques as previously believed.
Instead, the...
Weight-Loss Drug May Cause More Muscle Loss in These People
Many people use weight-loss medicines to improve their health, especially if they have obesity or type 2 diabetes.
One of the most popular medicines is...