Switching to this drug can lower blood sugar and weight more effectively
For people with type 2 diabetes who are already using the drug dulaglutide but still don’t have good blood sugar control, switching to another...
Hidden sleep problem may harm memory in older women
A new study has found that older women with both sleep apnea and insomnia may face a higher risk of memory problems.
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Sleep apnea quietly damages mental health in people over 45
As people grow older, changes in sleep become very common. Many adults notice that they wake up more often at night, feel tired during...
70% of U.S. adults now have obesity, study finds
A new study from Mass General Brigham shows that a recent update to how obesity is defined could mean nearly 70% of American adults...
This sleep problem may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Sleep problems are very common, especially as people age. One serious sleep disorder, called obstructive sleep apnea, affects how a person breathes during the...
How much do you need to walk to live longer?
If the idea of hard workouts or long runs makes you tired just thinking about it, here’s some good news: you don’t need to...
Popular weight-loss drug may be linked to dangerous eye disease
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear suggests that people taking semaglutide—a drug sold under the names Ozempic and Wegovy—might have a higher...
Weight loss drugs may help stroke survivors avoid heart attacks and death
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic could do more than help people lose weight—they may also protect people...
Common causes of fatigue you shouldn’t ignore
Feeling tired every now and then is normal. But for some older adults, tiredness becomes a constant part of life that doesn’t go away,...
This therapy combo can boost weight loss in older women
A new study has found that postmenopausal women who use both tirzepatide and menopause hormone therapy at the same time lose more weight than...