New drug could help with weight loss and prevent liver disease
Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio have developed a promising new drug that could aid in weight loss...
10-minute light exercise after 1-hour sitting can lower blood pressure
A new study reveals that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and adolescence can raise blood pressure as young people grow into...
Why fitness matters more than weight for good health
As obesity rates rise in the United States, many people are turning to weight-loss methods, including new drugs, to shed pounds.
However, researchers at the...
260 million people in the U.S. may be overweight or obese by 2050
Over the past three decades, obesity rates in the United States have risen at an alarming pace. Since 1990, the prevalence of obesity has...
Freezing for better sleep? How intense cold could improve sleep quality and mood
Recent research suggests that exposing the body to intense cold—known as cryostimulation—could help improve sleep quality and mood.
Scientists from Université de Montreal and Université...
Higher BMI means higher disease risk, study finds
A recent study by scientists at deCODE genetics, published in Nature Communications, offers new insights into how body mass index (BMI) can influence the risk...
This weight-loss drug may reduce heart attack risk in stroke survivors
A recent study has shown that the weight-loss drug Ozempic, along with other medications in its class, may significantly lower the risk of heart...
Scientists find new treatment for high blood pressure and sleep disorders
Think of the heart as a pump that works tirelessly every day. But sometimes, this pump starts to weaken, which is what happens with...
Poor sleep linked to higher risk of predementia condition in older people
A new study has found that poor sleep quality may increase the risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a condition that can...
Skipping meals at night may protect night shift workers’ health, new study suggests
A recent Australian study published in Diabetologia reveals that night shift workers who eat during their shift could face higher risks of long-term health...