Small Nightly Sleep Loss May Increase Weight and Disease Risk Over Time
Getting enough sleep is often overlooked as part of a healthy lifestyle. Most people know that eating well and exercising are important, yet sleep...
A Former Alzheimer’s Drug Could Treat Obesity Without Dieting
Obesity is one of the biggest health problems facing the world today. The number of people living with obesity has increased rapidly over the...
Why semaglutide keeps working even when hunger starts to return
People using the popular weight-loss medicine semaglutide may continue eating much less food even after taking the drug for more than a year, according...
Just 10 Minutes Intense Exercise Can Deliver Big Health Benefits
Many people want to exercise more, but busy schedules often get in the way. Finding several hours each week for fitness can feel impossible...
Losing Just Over an Hour of Sleep Could Slowly Lead to Weight Gain
Many people stay up late to finish work, watch television, scroll through their phones, or care for family members. Losing an hour of sleep...
Common Weight-Loss Drug May Help Treat Severe Fatty Liver Disease
Millions of people have fatty liver disease without realizing it because the condition often causes no symptoms in its early stages.
As the disease worsens,...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Weight Gain
Antidepressants help millions of people manage depression and other mental health conditions. They can improve mood, daily functioning, and quality of life.
However, new research...
Failed Alzheimer’s Drug Could Become a Breakthrough Weight-Loss Pill
Scientists may have found an unexpected new way to fight obesity.
A medicine that was originally developed to treat Alzheimer's disease could one day help...
Scientists Find Simple Lifestyle Changes May Keep Aging Brains Stronger
Many people worry about losing their memory as they get older. Although age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, researchers now believe that...
Years of Financial Stress May Age the Brain Faster
Money problems can affect far more than a person's bank account. A major new study suggests that years of financial hardship may also speed...