Diabetes, weight-loss drugs not a perfect fit?
Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and now a new international study, jointly led by Adelaide University, University of Oxford, ETH Zurich,...
This weight-loss drug can work without dieting or exercise
Obesity has become one of the biggest health problems in modern society. Around the world, hundreds of millions of people are struggling with excess...
Study finds weight-loss surgery could protect kidneys and save lives
Scientists have discovered that weight-loss surgery may dramatically improve the lives of people suffering from obesity and chronic kidney disease.
According to new research, these...
Simple 10-minute exercises done lying down may improve balance and stability
Many people know exercise is important for staying healthy, but not everyone enjoys standing workouts, gym sessions, or high-intensity exercise routines.
Some people may have...
Brain decline is not a normal part of aging, study shows
For many years, people believed that getting older automatically meant losing mental sharpness.
Forgetfulness, slower thinking, and reduced concentration were often accepted as unavoidable parts...
Five everyday habits that may damage your liver over time
The liver is one of the busiest and most important organs in the human body. It works around the clock to keep people healthy.
The...
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...