What you need to know about “stomach flu” and how to stay safe
Norovirus, sometimes called the “stomach flu” or “winter vomiting bug,” is spreading in California and other parts of the United States. Even though it's...
Your gut holds the key to treating obesity and diabetes
A new study has found that tiny molecules produced by gut bacteria may help explain how our bodies manage sugar and fat—and could lead...
How sleep protects your heart health
Sleep does much more than make you feel rested. It plays a big role in keeping your heart healthy. Good sleep is one of...
Your sweat reveals health problems long before symptoms appear
Sweat might soon become one of the easiest and most powerful ways to check on your health.
A recent study shows that combining sweat sensors...
Untreated sleep apnea can speed up heart aging and early death
A new study has shown that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face serious long-term health risks, including faster heart aging and...
Obesity rapidly speeds up Alzheimer’s symptoms in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It usually develops over many years, long before symptoms become obvious.
Scientists...
Do common blood pressure drugs hurt your sleep?
Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy and feeling happy. But many people struggle with sleep.
In the United States, about one out...
Belly fat and weak muscles after 50 increase death risk by 83%
Many people know that too much belly fat can be bad for their health. But a new study shows that when belly fat is...
Soybean oil may trigger obesity, study shows
Soybean oil is the most widely used cooking oil in the United States. It’s found in many everyday foods, especially processed ones.
Now, scientists at...
New pill lowers blood sugar and burns fat without appetite loss or muscle loss
Scientists in Sweden have developed a new pill that could help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in a completely different way than current...