Belly Fat May Matter More to Your Heart Than Your Weight
A person can have a body weight considered normal and still carry a pattern of fat that is linked to a higher risk of...
Frequent Sleep Drug Use May Raise Dementia Risk
Older adults who regularly use medicines to help them sleep may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to research from the University...
New Obesity Drug Strategy Could Burn More Energy
Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.
These medicines can help people lose...
Higher Doses of This Drug May Boost Weight Loss
Semaglutide is widely used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar.
A large study suggests that higher oral doses of the...
Better Woodlands Linked to Better Mental Health
Living near trees and green space has often been linked with better well-being.
A large study from Scotland now suggests that improving local woodlands may...
Getting Lost May Be an Early Brain Warning
Memory loss is one of the best-known signs of dementia, but changes in thinking can appear in other ways.
One early warning may be something...
Finns May Live to 85, but Healthy Productive Years Are Far Fewer
People in Finland may live well into their 80s, but the number of years they can expect to spend in good health and functioning...
A Fitter Body Could Mean Healthier Kidneys
Kidney disease often develops quietly. A person can lose part of their kidney function without feeling ill, which means prevention may need to begin...
This Weight-Loss Hormone May Protect the Liver Even Without Weight Loss
A message sent from the brain may help calm an inflamed liver, according to new research from McMaster University.
The surprising discovery began with GDF15,...
Common Heart Drugs May Disrupt Your Sleep
Getting enough sleep is essential for both physical and mental health.
During sleep, the body repairs itself, the brain processes information, and systems that control...