Losing teeth fast linked to higher death risks in old adults
Losing teeth is common as people grow older, but new research shows that it might also be a warning sign of serious health risks.
A...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may lower death risk in sleep apnea
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may offer more than just help shedding extra pounds—they might also help protect people from serious health...
Living half-asleep: what people with idiopathic hypersomnia want you to know
Idiopathic hypersomnia, often called IH, is a rare and serious condition that causes people to feel extremely sleepy during the day, even after they...
Popular weight loss drug can treat drug and alcohol addiction
New research suggests that a popular group of medications used for diabetes and weight loss may also help treat alcohol and drug addiction.
These drugs...
A long walk can help you live longer than several short walks, study finds
We often hear that taking 10,000 steps a day is good for our health. But what if it’s not just how many steps you...
Why vaccines work less well as we age
As flu season returns and vaccines are rolled out, researchers at the Allen Institute are uncovering why vaccines don’t work as well in older...
Weight loss drugs show promise—but who benefits, and who misses out?
New research reviews show that some weight loss drugs can help people lose a lot of weight.
But they also raise important questions—like how safe...
Can home exercises alone relieve knee pain?
A new study has found that people with knee problems caused by a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis felt much better after doing regular home...
Sleep hormone by-product may boost memory in older people
A team of scientists in Japan has found a promising way to support memory and brain health as we get older—by using something that...
6 simple ways to protect your kidneys and prevent disease
More than 35 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD), but most of them don’t even know it. And the...