New diabetes drug helps people lower blood sugar and lose weight faster
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long‑term health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and continues...
High-intensity training could boost your muscles surprisingly
Exercise is widely known to improve strength, endurance, and overall health. Many people also know that regular physical activity helps muscles use energy more...
A gut bacterium may help build muscle strength, study suggests
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut may influence far more than digestion.
A new study has found that...
Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy may increase risk of “eye stroke,” study warns
Drugs based on semaglutide have become some of the most talked-about medicines in recent years. These drugs belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor...
Why many middle‑aged Americans feel worse than previous generations
A growing number of Americans in their 50s and early 60s say they feel lonelier, more depressed, and physically weaker than people of the...
Getting fitter may help improve your brain functions
Many people know that exercise is good for the body.
It can strengthen the heart, improve muscle health, and help control weight. However, scientists are...
Cannabis drinks may help people reduce alcohol drinking by half
Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances in the world, and for many people it is a normal part of social life....
Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia
Dementia is one of the fastest growing health problems around the world. Millions of people are living with the condition, and the number is...
Deep sleep may protect older people from anxiety
As people grow older, many parts of the body change, including sleep patterns and emotional health. Older adults often report that they sleep less...
Some patients may maintain weight loss with fewer injections
Drugs known as GLP‑1 medications have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Medicines such as semaglutide, which are sold under...