Why is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism
Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure and even premature death.
While many risk...
Weight-loss drugs may also help prevent colon cancer
New research suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may also help protect people from colon cancer.
These findings were presented...
1 in 4 adults worldwide could benefit from weight loss drugs
Obesity is becoming one of the biggest health problems in the world. In just the past 30 years, the number of people living with...
Stopping weight loss drugs often causes weight regain and health setbacks
A new study published in The BMJ shows that people who stop taking weight loss drugs often gain the weight back and lose many...
These weight-loss drugs can help treat sleep apnea
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes sleep better.
Specifically, the...
Bright light might help curb hunger and prevent weight gain
For many years, scientists have known that light and sound can affect how people feel and act.
For example, bright lights and loud noise can...
This drug help overweight people with heart disease avoid hospital visits
A recent study shows that semaglutide, a medication already known for its heart benefits, may also help reduce the number of hospital visits for...
Your sleep could reveal your future health, AI shows
A bad night of sleep usually means feeling tired the next day. But it could also be a warning sign for serious health problems...
A surprising Alzheimer’s drug might help people lose weight without dieting
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug first designed for brain diseases may also help people lose weight—even without...
Weaker body clocks may increase dementia risk in older people
A new study has found that people with weaker or more irregular circadian rhythms—the body’s internal clock—may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...