Could a pill replace weight-loss surgery for diabetes?
More than 37 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes, a long-term condition where the body struggles to manage sugar levels...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm your sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for our health and well-being. But many people, especially in the United States, don’t get enough rest.
About one...
How the brain’s hunger center could be fueling weight gain
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have made an important discovery about how the brain may be involved in weight gain.
Their study looked at...
Moving more really does burn more calories, study confirms
Physical activity does more than just keep you fit during the workout—it continues to affect your body even after you stop moving.
A new study...
1 in 5 young adults use cannabis or alcohol to sleep, study finds
A new study from the University of Michigan reveals that more than one in five young adults in the U.S. use cannabis or alcohol...
Study finds big cause of weight loss failure in many people
Managing weight is a major health concern for many adults, especially those who are overweight or obese.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open...
The link between sleep and mental health
Have you ever heard someone say they woke up on the wrong side of the bed?
Well, there’s actually some truth to that idea.
Struggling to...
Popular weight loss drug protects heart health
A new study led by scientists from University College London has found that the popular anti-obesity drug semaglutide may protect the heart even if...
Myth busted: Your body doesn’t ‘save’ energy when you work out
A new study has found that being physically active really does make you burn more calories overall—without your body cutting back energy use elsewhere.
The...
Why workouts aren’t great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body...
The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you'll lose weight.
In practice though, this isn't usually...