Daytime sleepiness may double dementia risk in older people

A new study suggests that women in their 80s who gradually become sleepier during the day may face a higher risk of developing dementia. The...

New two-drug therapy may help people lose weight while protecting muscle

A new study suggests that combining two medicines may help people lose a large amount of weight while protecting their muscles at the same...

Daylight saving time may trigger more migraine headaches and reduce deep sleepDaylight saving time...

Every spring, most states in the United States move their clocks forward by one hour to begin daylight saving time. The idea behind this...

What happens after you stop Ozempic or Wegovy?

Weight‑loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become widely known in recent years because they can help people lose a large amount of...

Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may also help fight addiction

A new study suggests that a group of medications originally designed to treat diabetes may also help prevent and treat addiction. Researchers at Washington University...

This sleep hormone supplement may protect memory function

As people grow older, many begin to notice changes in their memory. They may forget names more easily, misplace objects, or struggle to recall...

How simple lifestyle changes can still reverse your heart disease risk

Many people grow up hearing that healthy habits help prevent heart disease. But what happens if you already have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes,...

Popular weight‑loss drugs may help the heart heal after a heart attack

Drugs originally developed to help people lose weight and control blood sugar may also help the heart recover after a heart attack, according to...

Sleeping this long may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Most people know that sleep is important for feeling rested and focused during the day. But scientists are increasingly discovering that sleep also plays...

Do hormones change women’s athletic ability?

Many women notice that their moods, energy levels, and overall feelings change throughout the month. These changes are linked to the natural rise and fall...