What really happens inside your body after 7-day fasting
Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years in many cultures and religions around the world. Some people fast for spiritual reasons, while others...
Study finds bigger weight loss with Ozempic and similar drugs may protect health
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) suggests that people who lose more weight while taking popular GLP-1 medications may...
Exercise may train the brain as much as the body
Most people think exercise mainly strengthens muscles, improves heart health, and helps control weight. But scientists are now discovering that physical activity may also...
Why some people with sleep apnea benefit more popular weight loss drug
Researchers have discovered that certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity may experience much greater benefits from the GLP-1 medication tirzepatide than others.
The...
Scientists discover cannabis compounds that may help weight loss and blood sugar control
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called giving people the “munchies.”
But for years, scientists have noticed something puzzling: people who regularly use...
Why BMI alone may miss dangerous health risks linked to obesity
For many years, doctors have mainly used body mass index, or BMI, to determine whether a person has obesity. BMI is calculated using a...
New pill could replace CPAP masks for sleep apnea treatment
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. The condition happens when the upper airway becomes...
New diabetes drug shows bigger weight loss and blood sugar benefits than Ozempic-like treatment
A new research review has found that a diabetes drug called Tirzepatide may work better than another well-known drug, Semaglutide, for lowering blood sugar...
Your body may start slowing down at 35, exercise still changes everything
Many people think major physical decline only happens in old age. But a major Swedish study suggests the process may begin much earlier than...
Could art, music, and reading help you stay younger?
Growing older is a natural part of life, but scientists are increasingly trying to understand why some people seem to age more slowly than...