COVID-19 patients of all ages with obesity face higher risk of complications, death
People with obesity – regardless of age – are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and have higher risks for complications and death,...
Bursts of exercise can strongly boost your metabolic health
In a new study, researchers found that short bursts of physical exercise induce changes in the body's levels of metabolites that correlate to, and...
Healthy sleep habits may help reduce heart failure risk
In a new study, researchers found that adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42% lower risk of heart failure regardless of other...
This diet may effectively reduce stress, promote healthy aging
Even before the pandemic and the presidential election, Americans reported some of the highest perceived levels of stress in the world, according to the...
This common exercise could keep your body young, study shows
In a recent study at Humboldt State University, researchers found an unexpected benefit of bicycling as an exercise in older adults.
The study is published...
This new surgery could help treat sleep apnea
Almost 1 billion people are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) globally, with the main treatment continuous positive pressure airway (CPAP) tolerated by...
This sleep problem may be risk factor for COVID-19
Sleep apnea causes breaks in breathing (apnea) while a person is asleep.
In a new study, researchers found that sleep apnea could a big risk...
No strong evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss
In a new study, researchers have conducted the first global review of herbal medicines for weight loss in 19 years, finding insufficient evidence to...
How to overcome pandemic fatigue
The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases throughout Pennsylvania and across the United States makes continued vigilance with established safety efforts essential to helping slow...
This study shows the cause of high COVID-19 death risk in obese people
Adipose tissue, or fat, is an active metabolic organ with a role in many processes, including immunity and inflammation. In people with a healthy...