How sleep apnea might speed up aging and harm the heart
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is known for causing breathing problems during sleep, but new research shows it may do much more.
A recent review published...
70% of U.S. adults have obesity, study finds
A new way of defining obesity could dramatically change how many Americans are considered to have the condition.
According to research from Mass General Brigham,...
Popular weight loss drugs may improve stroke recovery
Drugs that help manage type 2 diabetes are already known for their ability to lower blood sugar, help with weight loss, and reduce heart...
Too little or too much sleep may raise overactive bladder risk
A new study has found that both too little and too much sleep may increase the risk of overactive bladder (OAB), a condition that...
Why obesity strongly linked to diabetic complications
A large genome-wide analysis reports that common obesity traits share, and in some cases drive, risk for diabetic kidney disease, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic...
Hidden belly fat may speed up heart aging, study finds
A new study has found that having too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster.
This could help explain why some...
How fat could secretly trigger Alzheimer’s disease
For years, doctors have known that being obese increases the risk of many serious health problems, but the exact connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s...
Ozempic and Wegovy help with weight loss—but are they cost-effective?
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are becoming popular because they help people lose weight and improve their health.
These drugs contain semaglutide, a molecule that...
Poor sleep may increase brain aging and dementia risk
People who don’t sleep well may have brains that look older than they really are, according to a large brain imaging study from Karolinska...
Leg movements during sleep may show higher diabetes risk
Poor sleep is not just about feeling tired the next day. It can also affect your long-term health.
A new study published in the journal...