Breakthrough diabetes drug also helps people lose major weight
Scientists from Yale and other research institutions have made an exciting discovery: a drug originally created to treat type 2 diabetes also works very...
New study shatters myths about who gets eating disorders
When most people think of eating disorders, they imagine conditions tied to extreme thinness or weight loss, such as anorexia nervosa.
But a growing body...
Midlife exercise could help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
Increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in the journal Alzheimer's...
Minimally processed diet leads to twice the weight loss compared to ultra-processed foods, study...
A new clinical trial from University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) has found that eating minimally processed foods helps people...
Don’t like the gym? Just walk—it could help you live longer
Here’s some great news for anyone who doesn’t enjoy going to the gym or running long distances: a large new study has found that...
Time-restricted eating may help prevent diabetes and obesity
Time-restricted eating, a type of fasting where people eat all their meals within a set time window and avoid eating for 12 to 14...
Nighttime coffee may fuel impulsivity—especially in women, study finds
For many people, a cup of coffee at night feels like a lifesaver, whether it’s to finish a project, power through a late shift,...
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...