New guideline updates how drugs can help treat obesity
Obesity is a complex, long-term health condition that affects millions of people in Canada and around the world.
Medications, when used alongside other treatments, can...
Why weight loss drugs may not keep the pounds off forever
Many people around the world are turning to new prescription drugs to help them lose weight.
These medicines can work very well while you are...
How caffeine changes the sleeping brain
Caffeine is one of the most widely used substances in the world.
It’s in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks, making it...
Long-term weight loss in midlife can add years to life
A new study from the University of Helsinki suggests that losing weight in early middle age — and keeping it off — can bring...
Weekly vigorous exercise may protect brain health in high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss and dementia as they age.
But a new study from Wake Forest University...
Tummy tuck patients keep losing weight for years after surgery
A new study shows that many people who undergo tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, continue to lose weight for years after the...
Why caffeine can disrupt your sleep and brain recovery
Caffeine is everywhere — not just in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks. It’s the most widely used...
Insomnia and sleep medication use may increase disability risk in older people
Insomnia is a significant concern for older adults, affecting up to half of those over 65.
A new study by Penn State and Taipei Medical...
Why some people age more fragile than others
Why do some older adults stay active and resilient while others become frail and vulnerable?
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that...
Minimally processed foods help double weight loss compared to ultra-processed foods
A new clinical trial led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has shown that people lose nearly twice as much weight when they...