Tomatoes may protect the liver and prevent weight gain, study finds
New research presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit suggests that tomatoes—and more specifically, the red pigment lycopene found in them—may help protect the...
Not everyone benefits the same from weight-loss surgery, study finds
More than 2.5 billion adults around the world are either overweight or obese. Many of them develop serious health conditions, such as type 2...
Inherited muscle strength may help men live longer, study finds
A new study from Finland suggests that men who are born with genes that support stronger muscles may have a lower risk of dying...
Study shows how short- and long-term sleep loss affect the brain
Sleep problems affect a large part of the population, from tired teens staying up too late on their phones to older adults struggling with...
BMI still a reliable indicator of obesity, study shows
A new study led by Johns Hopkins University researchers has found that nearly all adults in the U.S. who are classified as obese based...
Study finds strong link between insomnia, depression, and anxiety in brain
Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are among the most common mental health issues worldwide. Many people struggle with more than one of these conditions at...
Many older Americans have poor vision even with glasses, study finds
A recent study from Michigan Medicine shows that more than one in four adults over the age of 71 in the United States have...
Why some people are night owls and others are early birds
We all know people who prefer to stay up late and sleep in, and others who naturally wake up early and feel most productive...
From diet to drugs: what really works for long-term weight loss
More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a...
New drug combo could effectively treat sleep apnea
A recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine offers new hope for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common...