‘Springing forward’ affects early birds less than night owls
Every spring, the Daylight Saving Time shift robs people of an hour of sleep.
In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found that DNA...
This obesity drug can suppress appetite and reduce food cravings effectively
In a recent study presented at European Congress on Obesity, researchers found that the obesity drug semaglutide reduces appetite, food cravings and energy intake...
Common sleep pills may protect against kidney damage
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine and Pharmaceuticals, researchers found that melatonin protects from kidney damage caused by obesity...
This DIY tracker counts burned calories better than a smartwatch
A system made with two inexpensive sensors is more accurate than smartwatches for tracking calories burned during activity, researchers report.
And the instructions for making...
Obesity can worsen liver damage caused by alcohol
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found having overweight or obese considerably amplified the harmful effects of alcohol on liver...
New COVID vaccine guidance for the obese
Vaccines such as Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca are designed to prevent severe Coronavirus-19 Disease (COVID-19) due to acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus...
High-potency cannabis may affect your memory functions
In a new study from Washington State University, researchers used the video conferencing app Zoom to research a type of cannabis that is understudied:...
Always tired? You may have sleep apnea
Do you feel tired or have a headache when you wake up in the morning? Something might be going wrong while you sleep that...
How to stay safe in the sun
While the sun provides us with many benefits and supports our life, its ultraviolet rays can be harmful and damaging to our bodies, primarily...
Why people with sleep apnea more likely to have high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal, researchers found the potential cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea.
The study...