Poor sleep could age the brain faster, large study finds
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for feeling rested, but new research shows it may also protect the brain from aging too quickly.
A...
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for obesity treatment
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally designed to treat brain and blood disorders could also help fight...
Why 40% of U.S. clinics turn away patients with severe obesity
For patients living with severe obesity, finding medical care can be an uphill battle.
A new Northwestern Medicine study has revealed that more than 40%...
New weight-loss drug may offer fewer side effects, study finds
A new study from Penn Nursing suggests that a promising weight-loss drug, tirzepatide, could cause fewer unpleasant side effects than one of the most...
Weight loss treatments may lower cancer risk for people with diabetes and obesity
Weight loss treatments, including new medications and surgical options, may help lower the risk of obesity-related cancers in people with type 2 diabetes, according...
Exercise could help smokers reduce depression and sleep problems
Regular exercise may help smokers over the age of 40 lower their risk of depression and sleep problems to levels similar to non-smokers, according...
This weight loss drug may cause fewer side effects
A new study from Penn Nursing has found that the popular weight-loss drug tirzepatide may cause fewer side effects like nausea and vomiting compared...
Weight loss treatments may lower cancer risk in people with obesity and diabetes
A new study from the University of Leicester has found that weight loss treatments—including medications and surgery—may help reduce the risk of developing certain...
Frequent use of sleep pills may raise dementia risk
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that using sleep medications often may increase the risk of developing dementia—especially in...
Very low carb diet can reduce blood pressure, sugar, and body weight
Many adults in the U.S. are living with serious health conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension), prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes.
Many of them are...