Depression drug may cause long-term weight gain, study warns
A new study has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time. In fact, those who take these...
Sitting too much can weaken balance and walking—even in young adults
A new study has found that sitting too much and not moving enough can harm your balance and the way you walk—even if you’re...
Hot tubs vs. saunas: why soaking in water might be better for your health
Hot tubs and saunas are both popular for helping people relax and soothe sore muscles. But a new study shows that hot tubs may...
Why popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs cause nausea easily
New research is shedding light on how weight-loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro affect not only appetite but also the brain.
These...
Daily weight loss pill help people lose 10% of weight in 18 months
A new daily pill may soon help people lose weight more easily and affordably than current treatments.
The pill, developed by U.S. drug company Eli...
Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas
The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It produces digestive...
Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure risk in older women
A new study has found that sleep problems are strongly linked to high blood pressure in women who have gone through menopause.
The research was...
Are popular diabetes and weight‑loss drugs equally safe?
Public interest in GLP‑1 receptor agonists has exploded in recent years. These medicines, known as GLP‑1 RAs, include drugs like semaglutide, liraglutide, and dulaglutide.
Many...
Most Americans view obesity as a chronic disease, not personal failure
A new national survey shows that most Americans now understand that obesity is a real medical disease, not a personal failure.
The survey, done by...
Depression and insomnia together may greatly increase dementia risk, study finds
A large new study from Saint Louis University has found that older adults who have both depression and insomnia are at much higher risk...