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This appetite drug may help treat obesity

Scientists from the University of Liverpool found that an anti-obesity drug, semaglutide, showed a strong degree of weight loss. The research is published in the New...

Turn up the beat! Groovy music may improve your cognitive function

Scientists from the University of Tsukuba found that dancing to musical rhythms could enhance brain function. They found that music with a groove, known as groove music,...

Common anxiety and sleep drugs may harm your cognitive functions

Benzodiazepines are effective and widely used drugs for treating states of anxiety and sleep disorders. Scientists from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich found while...

Massage therapy: what you need to know

Many people associate massage with vacations or spas and consider them something of a luxury. But research is beginning to suggest this ancient form of...

This eye problem linked to cognitive decline in older people

Scientists from Seoul National University found that macular retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness is associated with cognitive decline in older adults. The research is...

Dizziness can be a drag: how to cope with balance disorders

Imagine reaching for something on a grocery shelf and suddenly feeling unsteady. Or looking over your shoulder to back up the car and having things...

A burning issue: handling household burns

Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home, and they’re not always caused by fire. You might get burned by spilling coffee in...

Are you overexercising? Why you should work rest into your workout routine

After months of being cooped up thanks to cold weather and omicron, many of us are eager to hit the pavement or gym. And while exercise has...

Researchers find a mechanism for schizophrenia

Scientists uncovered a mechanism behind genetic variations previously linked to schizophrenia. The findings may lead to new clinical approaches. Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder...

Tai chi and your health: a modern take on an ancient practice

You may have seen the flowing postures and gentle movements of tai chi and wondered what it’s all about. Tai chi is an ancient...