Common diabetes drug could help lose weight no matter how old you are
Weight loss is often accompanied by loss of lean body mass, which can negatively impact physical functioning and/or resting energy expenditure.
Bodyweight loss and body...
Concerned about constipation?
Nearly everyone becomes constipated at one time or another.
Older people are more likely than younger people to become constipated, but most of the time...
Why the FDA is seeking to ban menthol cigarettes
What are menthol cigarettes?
Menthol is a chemical compound, obtained naturally from peppermint oil or produced synthetically using thymol, a compound in the herb thyme.
When...
New study finds cause of weak muscles in older people
Scientists from the University of Exeter found biological mechanisms that make people more susceptible to muscle weakness in later life.
They found diseases such as...
Obesity and aging linked to higher Alzheimer’s markers in the brain
Scientists from Brock University found that when a high-fat, high-sugar diet that leads to obesity is paired with normal aging, it may contribute to...
High-fat diet could make you obese and shrink your brain
Scientists from the University of South Australia found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also playing havoc with your...
Sleep apnea linked to increased risk of dementia
Scientists from Monash University found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to an increased risk of dementia.
They found that severe OSA is...
Harvard found a better way to treat obesity and diabetes
Obesity is the main cause of type 2 diabetes and related chronic illnesses that together will kill more people around the globe this year...
Exercise may lower heart disease risk in people with chronic kidney disease
Scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago found that people with greater physical activity were less likely to have a heart attack, a...
Cancer survivors may have faster aging
Scientists from the National Cancer Institute found cancer survivors, especially older people, are more likely to experience accelerated functional decline as they age, compared...