Traditional Chinese herb may help treat obesity
Overweight and obesity have become a severe public health problem around the world.
Current anti-obesity strategies are mainly aimed at restricting calorie intake and absorption.
In...
Belly fat linked to repeated heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found that heart attack survivors who carry excess fat around their waist are at increased risk of another heart...
Exercise could boost your memory like caffeine
In a new study, researchers found that brisk walks—even as short as 20 minutes—can provide your working memory just as much pep as that...
Weekend ‘eating jet lag’ may increase obesity risk
In a new study, researchers found that irregularity in eating schedules during the weekend, which they call "eating jet lag," could be related to...
Sleep loss due to the Super Bowl? 40% of Americans often have
Fun on Super Bowl Sunday can lead to a tired Monday for many. In a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine...
This common diabetes drug has surprising effects for 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...
Untreated sleep apnea can put your heart health at risk
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that sleep apnea impacts heart health?
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 30 million...
Surgical and non-surgical options for weight loss: Which is the best?
Losing weight may not be easy, but there are many options available to help with the journey.
People often start the weight loss process by...
Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be transmissible between people
In a new study, researchers found that many diseases may be transmissible between people through microbes (including bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that live in...
Most Americans know much less about eye health than they think they do
In a new study, researchers found key gaps in American’s knowledge of eye health, and what they don’t know is putting them at risk...