These weight loss drugs may help extend the life of knee and hip replacements
A new study suggests that even modest weight loss with GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound can help prevent knee and hip replacements from wearing...
Free-form dance is comparable to exercise for boosting health
New research from Northeastern University suggests that dancing can be just as beneficial for your health as running or other forms of exercise. Unlike...
Popular drugs help with weight loss by reducing more fat than muscle
Diabetes and obesity are growing health concerns worldwide.
A type of medication called GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, has gained...
Intense heat changes our biology and can make us age significantly faster
Heat takes it out of you. After a long, hot day, we feel tired and grumpy.
But sustained periods of heat do more than that...
Popular weight-loss drug is linked to vision loss, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) may have a slightly increased risk of developing a rare but potentially blinding eye condition called nonarteritic...
Melatonin supplement may repair DNA damage in night shift workers
A small study suggests that taking melatonin supplements might help night shift workers repair damage to their DNA. This damage happens because working at...
Safer obesity surgery abroad: What to know
Many people travel to other countries for medical procedures because they cost much less than in their home country. This is known as "medical...
Even one-night poor sleep can increase inflammation
A new study has found that even one night of sleep deprivation can affect the immune system in a way similar to obesity, a condition linked to chronic inflammation...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers harm your sleep?
Getting enough sleep is important for staying healthy and feeling good. But for many people, a good night’s rest isn’t always easy to get....
Smart pyjamas can help detect sleep problems
A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge has developed a new type of "smart pajamas" that can help people track their sleep...