Obesity may limit some heart disease drugs’ effectiveness
In a new study, researchers found that heart drugs used to treat irregular heartbeat are less effective in patients who are obese.
The research was...
How to keep healthy during the holidays
The holiday season is a time with family, friends and fun, but it is also a time that is filled with lots of food...
This exercise could protect bone health in older people with obesity
Successful weight loss approaches in older adults with obesity can, unfortunately, lead to bone loss and an increased risk of fractures.
In a new study,...
Sleep, but not too much, to improve your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that even if you are a non-smoker who exercises and has no genetic risk to heart disease, skimping...
Cleaner air may bring big health benefits very quickly
In a new paper, researchers report that when people are breathing cleaner air, their health could be improved rapidly.
They conclude that people can reap...
Common diabetes drug may improve healthy aging
Metformin is the most commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes drug, yet scientists still do not fully know how it works to control blood sugar...
This diet may help you lose weight, balance blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found that a diet that follows the body clock may help with weight loss and blood sugar balance.
This diet...
Scientists find the cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea
In a new study, researchers found the potential cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea.
The research was conducted by a team...
What you should know about snow blindness
Sunburn can only occur during the summer – right? Wrong.
Sunburn is caused by excessive ultraviolet (UV) light exposure.
The amount of the sun’s UV light...
E-cigarettes and your health: Here’s what you need to know
Although e-cigarettes have been on the market for years, recent reports of vaping-linked illnesses have brought serious attention to these products.
More than 2,000 people...