Common appetite drug may strongly reduce obesity
In a recent study at the University of Liverpool, researchers found that an anti-obesity drug, semaglutide, showed a strong degree of weight loss.
They say...
Shift work and sleep: What you need to know
Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Kenneth Wright, Jr., an NIH-funded expert on sleep at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
What is the circadian system?...
Bodybuilding products can be risky to your health
Your buddy at the gym can’t say enough about the bodybuilding products he’s been taking to help build muscle mass and strength. You wonder,...
How chronic stress leads to hair loss
In a new study from Harvard University, researchers have found the biological mechanism by which chronic stress impairs hair follicle stem cells, confirming long-standing...
This supplement may strongly improve your night vision
In a recent study published at ChemRxiv.org, researchers found that fish oil supplements can strongly improve ‘night vision’.
The study is from Loughborough University. The authors...
This exercise really can keep you fit
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become increasingly popular as it's a quick and effective way to improve health.
This is all the more important as...
Doing housework may improve your brain health
In a new study from Baycrest, researchers found that engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults.
They found older...
How sleep affects your overall health
Most people know a good night’s sleep helps them feel refreshed and invigorated. But fewer realize how vital sleep is to their overall health...
This vitamin deficiency may may harm your muscle function
In a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, researchers found that vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a...
Is it a cold sore or cancer? Yearly dental visits can prevent more than...
You might know that yearly dental exams are recommended to keep your teeth and gums healthy. But did you know these routine visits can...