E-bikes more risky than e-scooters, surprising study finds
For years, many people have assumed that riding an e-scooter is riskier than cycling an e-bike.
But new research from Chalmers University of Technology in...
Chronic sleep loss may speed up brain aging, study finds
A new study published in the September 10, 2025, issue of Neurology® reveals that chronic insomnia may accelerate memory decline and cognitive aging.
The findings...
Weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
A new study from Penn State suggests that older adults who lose weight or experience weight changes over time may face faster memory and...
Green tea microbeads could offer a safer, gentler way to lose weight
Losing weight is a challenge for many people, and current treatments like weight-loss surgery or fat-blocking medications often come with risks or unpleasant side...
Weight-loss drugs could cut heart failure risk by over 40%
New research from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that medications used for weight loss, like semaglutide (sold as Ozempic and Wegovy) and...
A new pill could mimic weight-loss surgery and help control diabetes
Type 2 diabetes and obesity are two of the most common and serious health problems in the world today.
Millions of people struggle with high...
Study shows how hard it is to lose weight—and who’s most likely to succeed
Weight management is a common goal for many adults, especially those struggling with overweight or obesity.
But how many people are actually able to achieve...
Alzheimer’s drug shows surprising power to fight obesity
In a stunning discovery, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that a drug originally created to treat brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and...
How ‘brain cleaning’ while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia
The brain has its own waste disposal system—known as the glymphatic system—that's thought to be more active when we sleep.
But disrupted sleep might hinder...
Few women know diet can ease hot flashes, new poll reveals
As October’s Menopause Awareness Month approaches, a new poll shows that many women remain unaware of how diet changes can ease one of menopause’s...