Your everyday bathroom habits may cause more harm than you realize
For many people, the bathroom is no longer just a place for a quick visit. It has become a quiet space to sit, relax,...
Why some diabetes patients recover better after weight-loss surgery
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living inside the human gut may have far more influence on health than anyone once imagined.
These microscopic organisms...
Your brain can keep improving at any age, even into your 90s
Many people believe that growing older automatically means losing memory, slowing down mentally, and becoming less sharp over time. It is often seen as...
Weight-loss surgery may greatly improve survival for people with kidney disease
A major new study has found that weight-loss surgery may do far more than help people lose weight.
Researchers now say these procedures may also...
The critical role of exercise in the era of powerful new weight-loss drugs
New medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes have dramatically changed the conversation about weight loss.
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and...
Hidden muscle fat may warn of future heart problems
A large new study from Germany has found that hidden fat buried deep inside muscles may reveal important warning signs about a person’s future...
Stop-and-start weight loss drugs may not work as well, study finds
Weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become very popular in recent years.
These drugs belong to a group called GLP-1 medications, which help...
Why exercise still matters more than ever for people using weight-loss drugs
New weight-loss medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the way doctors treat obesity.
Drugs such as semaglutide and liraglutide have helped many people lose...
Stress and late meals could combine to disrupt your gut health
The human body works on a natural daily rhythm. This rhythm controls sleep, hormones, and even how food is digested. When this rhythm is...
What kind of exercise really helps you sleep better?
Getting enough good-quality sleep is very important for overall health, especially as people get older. Poor sleep can affect memory, mood, and physical health.
It...