Weight-Loss Success May Come at the Cost of Weaker Bones
Obesity has become one of the world's biggest health challenges. Carrying too much body fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease,...
New Daily Weight-Loss Pill May Outperform Existing Drugs
A new clinical trial suggests that a daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron may become an important new treatment for people with type 2 diabetes.
The...
One New Pill Could Help Both Heart Failure and Sleep Apnea
A team of researchers from the University of Auckland is studying a promising new medicine that may one day help people living with both...
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Happiness and Well-Being in Older People
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may do more than protect the heart and body. A new study suggests it could also help older adults feel...
Exercise Protects the Heart Better Than Weight-Loss Drug Alone
Severe obesity is becoming more common around the world and greatly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and many other...
Can Video Games Improve Your Brain Health?
Parents, teachers, and health experts have debated the effects of video games for decades.
Some people worry that spending hours gaming reduces attention and learning,...
Sleep Loss May Slowly Cause Weight Gain
Losing a little sleep every night may not seem like a big problem, but new research suggests that it could slowly affect your weight...
Why Weight-Loss Drugs May Bring a Hidden Risk for Older Adults
New medicines called GLP-1 drugs have changed the way doctors treat obesity. Medicines such as semaglutide can help people lose a large amount of...
Even Small Sleep Loss Can Affect Your Weight and Heart Health
Good health depends on more than healthy food and regular exercise. One daily habit that many people overlook is sleep.
Modern life often encourages people...
Sleep Apnea Linked to Poor Memory and Greater Dementia Risk
Many people think of snoring as little more than an annoyance, but for some people it may be a sign of a serious medical...