Protect against air pollution: breathe better indoors and out

You can’t see most air pollution. You can’t smell much of it, either. But polluted air—both outdoors and indoors—can still affect your health. “Nearly everyone...

Weight loss drug can heal liver in unexpected way, study shows

Medicines like semaglutide have become very popular in recent years because they help people lose weight and control blood sugar. Many people know these drugs...

Popular diabetes drug may improve liver health even without weight loss

A new scientific discovery is changing how doctors think about a well-known medicine used for diabetes and weight loss. The drug, called semaglutide, has been...

Carrying extra weight for years may be more harmful than you realize

Many people think about their weight as a number they see at a single moment, such as during a doctor’s visit. Doctors often use...

Weight loss drugs could cause strong muscle loss in these people

A study suggests that some people who take a popular weight-loss drug called semaglutide may lose more muscle than others, especially older adults and...

A surprising new way to lose weight without GLP-1 drugs

For many years, scientists and doctors have focused on one main idea when it comes to modern weight loss medicines. They believed that a hormone...

This sleep apnea pattern may quietly raise heart disease risk

Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep, but new research shows that its hidden patterns may be more dangerous than...

Where you live may age your body faster, study finds

Where you live may shape your health more than you think. A new study from the NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that your...

Why nightly changes in sleep apnea could harm your heart

A new study suggests that the risk of heart disease in people with sleep apnea may depend on more than just how severe their...

Why boosting testosterone may not improve your energy or mood

Testosterone is often seen as a key hormone for men’s health. It is linked to strength, energy, and even confidence. Because of this, many people...