These sleep drugs may increase death risk when used with opioids
In a recent study published in PLOS Medicine, researchers examined more the 400,000 Medicare patients taking medications for insomnia.
They found that the risk of...
Social isolation can be deadly for older adults
In a new study from Yale, researchers found socially isolated older adults who enter intensive care units (ICUs) are more likely to die and...
Exercise may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, Harvard study shows
In a new study from Harvard Medical School, researchers found that new insight into the workings of the hormone irisin shows it has the...
Scientists find the underlying cause of obesity
In a new study from the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, researchers found a high-fat diet can disturb the body clock in the brain that...
These two drugs can lower severity of sleep apnea by one third
In a new study published in the Journal of Physiology, researchers successfully repurposed two existing drugs to reduce the severity of sleep apnea in...
Avocados can change belly fat in women, improving health
In a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers found an avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward...
The power of peers: Who influences your health?
Do birds of a feather really flock together? The science says yes. People do tend to choose friends who are similar to them. You...
Which is the best way to reduce diabetes risk: Diet or exercise?
In a recent study from Saint Louis University, researchers found that, though people often think of the benefits from exercise, calorie restriction and weight...
This study shows the cause of eating behaviors that lead to obesity
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that changes in chemical rhythms may cause eating behaviors that...
This herb may help you sleep well at night
In a recent study, researchers have shown that saffron can enhance the quality of sleep in adults who have been experiencing poor sleep.
The research...