Why some lifestyle choices can increase dementia risk
Forty-five percent of dementia cases are potentially preventable, and simple lifestyle choices including exercise, diet and social connection all contribute to your risk score.
But...
Diabetes drug shows surprising effects in lowering blood sugar and weight
Diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood. If not treated well, it can get worse over time.
This makes...
Why some people keep weight off—and others don’t
A new study led by researchers at Columbia University is trying to understand why some people are able to keep weight off after losing...
1 in 8 people in the U.S. are using weight loss drugs, study finds
A new report from RAND has found that nearly 12% of people in the United States have taken a type of weight loss drug...
This old drug could help people lose weight without diet or exercise
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world today. It increases the risk of many serious illnesses such as heart...
This long-lasting gel could replace alcohol-based hand sanitizers
A team of researchers from the University of Georgia has developed a new hand sanitizer that could offer longer protection and be gentler on...
Low-fat vegan diet can lead to strong weight loss
A low-fat vegan diet may do more than just help with weight loss—it can also reduce the body’s dietary acid load, which is linked...
Do you really need 10,000 steps a day?
The 10,000 steps a day fitness craze isn’t anything new, but some question whether it’s truly the magic number for better health and fitness.
These...
Fast walking could help you live longer, study finds
Walking is one of the easiest ways to stay healthy, but how fast you walk could make a big difference—especially for people in low-income...
Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And five other common...
We're all born with mammary glands—better known as breasts. These are made of glandular tissue, fat and the ligaments that attach them to our...