Weight-Loss Drugs May Fight Harmful Inflammation

Medicines known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have become widely known for helping people lose weight. Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can reduce appetite, help...

Yo-Yo dieting could quietly harm your muscles, study suggests

Losing weight is often seen as a success, but what happens if the weight keeps coming back? A new study suggests that repeated cycles of...

Why People with Alzheimer’s Lose Sleep So Early

Researchers have identified what may be an unexpected cause of the severe sleep problems that affect many people with Alzheimer's disease. Their study suggests that...

Exercise Still Benefit People with Hip Arthritis, Study Shows

Hip osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-lasting pain and reduced movement in older adults. The condition develops when the protective cartilage...

Small Nightly Sleep Loss May Increase Weight and Disease Risk Over Time

Getting enough sleep is often overlooked as part of a healthy lifestyle. Most people know that eating well and exercising are important, yet sleep...

A Former Alzheimer’s Drug Could Treat Obesity Without Dieting

Obesity is one of the biggest health problems facing the world today. The number of people living with obesity has increased rapidly over the...

Why semaglutide keeps working even when hunger starts to return

People using the popular weight-loss medicine semaglutide may continue eating much less food even after taking the drug for more than a year, according...

Just 10 Minutes Intense Exercise Can Deliver Big Health Benefits

Many people want to exercise more, but busy schedules often get in the way. Finding several hours each week for fitness can feel impossible...

Losing Just Over an Hour of Sleep Could Slowly Lead to Weight Gain

Many people stay up late to finish work, watch television, scroll through their phones, or care for family members. Losing an hour of sleep...

Common Weight-Loss Drug May Help Treat Severe Fatty Liver Disease

Millions of people have fatty liver disease without realizing it because the condition often causes no symptoms in its early stages. As the disease worsens,...