Popular weight loss drug protects heart health
A new study led by scientists from University College London has found that the popular anti-obesity drug semaglutide may protect the heart even if...
Myth busted: Your body doesn’t ‘save’ energy when you work out
A new study has found that being physically active really does make you burn more calories overall—without your body cutting back energy use elsewhere.
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Why workouts aren’t great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body...
The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you'll lose weight.
In practice though, this isn't usually...
Does the full moon make us sleepless?
Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake?
For generations, people have believed that...
Growing up with faith could help you stay healthier as you age
Having a religious upbringing might do more than shape a person’s beliefs—it could also support healthier aging, according to new research from the University...
Fulfilling a final wish can bring peace and healing at life’s end
When people near the end of their lives get the chance to fulfill a “bucket list” wish—whether that means visiting Disneyland, enjoying a favorite...
Alarming study finds sudden heart deaths rising among female bodybuilders
A new international study has revealed a troubling trend: sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high number of deaths among female bodybuilders...
New drug could treat sleep apnea without a mask
A new study has found that the drug sulthiame can help people with obstructive sleep apnea by reducing breathing pauses and improving sleep quality.
This...
Hidden belly and liver fat may cause artery damage
A new study from McMaster University has found that hidden fat deep inside the body—specifically around the organs and in the liver—can silently harm...
Shift work may raise kidney stone risk, study finds
A new study has found that people who work outside regular daytime hours—especially those on night shifts—have a higher chance of developing kidney stones.
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