Which Weight-Loss Drug Works Best?

Medicines that help people lose weight have transformed the treatment of obesity in just a few years. Many people who struggled with weight for decades...

Why Some People Lose a Lot of Weight on Ozempic and Mounjaro While Others...

Weight-loss medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have become some of the most talked-about drugs in the world. Their brand names, including Ozempic, Wegovy,...

Dogs and humans age in similar ways, surprising study finds

Dogs may have more in common with humans than just sharing our homes and routines. A new study has found that the same biological signals...

Two Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Show Very Different Results in Real Life

Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges of modern times. Around the world, rising body weight is linked to higher risks of...

Could Better Sleep Timing Help the Brain Heal After a Stroke?

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without enough...

Why Losing Belly Fat May Protect Your Health Even with Weight Regain

For many people trying to lose weight, one of the biggest frustrations is seeing the weight return after months or years of hard work. Many...

Why Cutting Out All Sugar May Backfire

For years, sugar has been one of the most criticized parts of the modern diet. Health experts have linked excessive sugar consumption to obesity,...

Swallowable ‘blueberry’ sensor could transform how we monitor body temperature

A tiny electronic sensor that can be swallowed like a pill may soon provide one of the most accurate ways to measure body temperature. Engineers...

One Weight-Loss Injection Helps People Lose More Weight

Weight-loss medicines known as GLP-1 drugs have become some of the most talked-about medications in recent years. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, these...

Why You Can Doze Off on the Couch but Feel Wide Awake in Bed

Almost everyone has experienced this puzzling situation. You are sitting comfortably on the couch in the evening, watching a movie or television show, and...