Why a Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Help People Lose Weight Without Eating Smaller Meals
Many weight-loss plans ask people to count calories, measure portions, or deliberately eat less.
A new clinical study suggests there may be another approach: changing...
Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Teens With Obesity
Medicines that have transformed obesity treatment in adults may also help teenagers with obesity lose weight, according to a new review of clinical trials.
Researchers...
Exercise May Help People with Irregular Heartbeat Live Longer and Lower Stroke Risk
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder. Instead of beating in a steady pattern, the upper chambers of...
The Hidden Gut Bacteria That Decide Whether Fibre Works for You
Why do some people feel healthier after eating more fibre while others notice little difference?
A new study suggests the answer may not be the...
Could Sleeping Too Long Signal Alzheimer’s Risk?
Sleep plays an important role in memory, learning, and overall health, but researchers are still trying to understand exactly how it affects the aging...
Weight-Loss Diabetes Drugs Linked to 21% Lower Risk of Bone Fractures
Medicines such as GLP-1 receptor agonists can help people with type 2 diabetes lose substantial amounts of weight, but doctors have questioned what that...
Children’s Fitness May Shape Brain Function More Than You Think
Parents often notice that some children seem able to stay focused and think carefully before acting, while others react quickly without stopping to think....
Built to Move: The Benefits of Walkable Communities
Physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health, but getting enough of it might not be just about...
Hidden Thyroid Problem May Make Sleep Apnea Worse
Poor sleep can affect almost every part of the body, including the hormones that keep us healthy. Researchers are increasingly finding that sleep disorders...
Why You Feel Sleepy on the Sofa but Wide Awake in Bed
It happens to many people. You are sitting on the sofa in the evening, watching a movie or a television show, and your eyes...