New Once-A-Day Diabetes Pill May Improve Weight Loss

Researchers have reported encouraging results for a new tablet that may make weight-loss and diabetes treatment easier for millions of people. The medicine, called orforglipron,...

Can Blood Pressure Drug Beta-Blockers Cause Depression or Insomnia?

Getting enough sleep is essential for good health. During sleep, the body repairs itself, the brain stores memories, and the immune system becomes stronger. Good...

Intermittent Fasting May Be Easier Than Counting Calories

Scientists have long known that losing weight is only part of the challenge. For many people, the hardest part is keeping the weight off. Many...

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...