Alzheimer’s drug shows surprising power to fight obesity without diet or exercise
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed something surprising: a drug first developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and sickle cell disease may...
Common sleep supplement may raise heart failure risk
People who take melatonin regularly to help them sleep may be putting their heart health at risk, according to new research presented at the...
Moderate to severe sleep apnea may raise risk of brain bleeds
A new study from Korea University Ansan Hospital has found that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea could increase the risk of tiny brain...
Common causes of muscle weakness in older people
As we grow older, it’s common to notice our muscles don’t feel as strong as they once did. Many people assume this is just...
Depression drugs may increase weight gain and obesity risk
A new study from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over...
Scientists explain the real reason behind the “freshman 15” weight gain
Before heading off to college, new students are bombarded with advice—don’t take 8 a.m. classes, talk to your roommate, and wash your sheets.
But one...
Time-restricted eating alters sleep patterns but doesn’t boost metabolic health, study finds
Intermittent fasting, often called time-restricted eating (TRE), has become a popular way to lose weight and boost health.
Many people believe that limiting eating to...
Six everyday habits that could be sabotaging your bladder health
The bladder is easy to overlook – until it starts causing trouble. This small, balloon-like organ in the lower urinary tract quietly stores and...
Why sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects nearly 40 million adults in the United States. Many people with sleep apnea use machines called CPAPs...
Monthly weight-loss shot shows promise
New research shows that a new weight-loss drug called MariTide might offer a powerful alternative to current weekly injections like Ozempic and Zepbound.
In a...