Study finds new obesity medications improve health but may be too costly
A recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago shows that some new medications for obesity—especially tirzepatide and semaglutide—can lead to major health...
Waist size may be a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI—especially for men
A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more accurate predictor of obesity-related...
Common sleep drug may harm the heart at night
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works so well that most patients don’t remember anything about...
Brain’s fuel sensors play a key role in good sleep, new study finds
Our brains need a constant supply of energy to function well—but new research from the University of Kentucky has revealed that the way the...
Losing the joy of eating may fuel obesity, UC Berkeley study finds
We often hear that junk food is addictive because of how good it tastes—the satisfying crunch of fries or the dopamine rush from a...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can prevent heart disease, study finds
Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution, and many people are now turning to advanced weight-loss medications like Ozempic for help.
These drugs belong...
Better sleep linked to less severe heart, kidney, and metabolic disease
A new study has found that people who sleep better may be less likely to suffer from a serious mix of health problems that...
Popular weight loss diet may may harm heart and kidney health
A new in-depth review has found that ketogenic (or keto) diets may do more harm than good for many people, especially those who are...
A surprising drug may help treat obesity and heart disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health problems could help reduce obesity and improve heart...
The paradox of weight loss: Why losing pounds may not always lead to better...
One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognize as an obsession with weight control.
Thin was in, and magazines...