Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research
COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response.
These groups include older adults and people with...
Deep sleep may reduce memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that deep sleep might offer protection against memory loss in older adults...
Type 2 diabetes remission achievable even at lower body weights
New Insights from the ReTUNE Trial
A groundbreaking study led by Professor Roy Taylor and his team at Newcastle University suggests that people with lower...
Sleep apnea linked to worse brain health
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder. It causes breathing to stop and start repeatedly during sleep. One of...
Popular obesity drug could kill cancer, study finds
Introduction to GLP-1
GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) analogues are a popular and highly regarded pharmacological treatment for obesity.
Now, new research from Maynooth University's Kathleen Londsdale Institute...
Health advice for women at each stage of motherhood
Everyone knows that on Mother's Day, Mom's needs come first. But the rest of the year, mothers often put their health care on hold...
Sleep apnea and the risk of long COVID: A significant connection
The Scope of Long COVID in the US
As of April 2023, the virus that causes COVID-19 has infected more than 100 million Americans.
According to...
Many people suffer from sleep apnea without knowing
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder. People with OSA often snore loudly and stop breathing at times...
Eating right, staying fit
Good Food Equals Better Health
Did you know the food we eat can affect how fit we are?
A recent study published in a big science...
Being overweight may increase risk of gut cancer
Overview of Study Findings
A large new study has underscored the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, not just for overall health, but also to...