Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia
Dementia is one of the fastest growing health problems around the world. Millions of people are living with the condition, and the number is...
Deep sleep may protect older people from anxiety
As people grow older, many parts of the body change, including sleep patterns and emotional health. Older adults often report that they sleep less...
Some patients may maintain weight loss with fewer injections
Drugs known as GLP‑1 medications have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Medicines such as semaglutide, which are sold under...
Popular weight‑loss and diabetes drugs may increase risks of bone and joint problems
Drugs known as GLP‑1 receptor agonists have become very popular in recent years. These medicines are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and,...
Daytime sleepiness may double dementia risk in older people
A new study suggests that women in their 80s who gradually become sleepier during the day may face a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
New two-drug therapy may help people lose weight while protecting muscle
A new study suggests that combining two medicines may help people lose a large amount of weight while protecting their muscles at the same...
Daylight saving time may trigger more migraine headaches and reduce deep sleepDaylight saving time...
Every spring, most states in the United States move their clocks forward by one hour to begin daylight saving time. The idea behind this...
What happens after you stop Ozempic or Wegovy?
Weight‑loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become widely known in recent years because they can help people lose a large amount of...
Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may also help fight addiction
A new study suggests that a group of medications originally designed to treat diabetes may also help prevent and treat addiction.
Researchers at Washington University...
This sleep hormone supplement may protect memory function
As people grow older, many begin to notice changes in their memory. They may forget names more easily, misplace objects, or struggle to recall...