Losing weight offers long-term health benefits—even if some weight is regained
A new study from the University of Gothenburg brings encouraging news for people who have undergone significant weight loss through bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The...
Losing weight and gaining it back may harm muscles, study finds
A new study from the University of Leicester has found that people who lose weight and later regain it may end up with less...
Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve...
About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep...
Childhood obesity may increase COPD risk later in life
A new large study from Denmark has found that children who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a serious lung disease...
Don’t snooze on sleep apnea
Does your partner keep leaving for the guest bedroom because of your thunderous snoring? Don't call the divorce lawyer. Instead, consider calling your doctor.
Dr....
This drug shows long-term benefits for weight loss and diabetes prevention
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that tirzepatide, a medication originally developed for diabetes, may offer substantial and long-lasting weight loss and significantly reduce...
How often should I wash my exercise clothes
When you come home from a run or a sweaty gym session, do you immediately fling your clothes into the washing machine for a...
Golden Gate Bridge safety nets lead to 73% drop in suicides
The installation of safety nets on the Golden Gate Bridge has significantly reduced suicides, according to a new study published in Injury Prevention.
The research...
How long will you live? New evidence says it’s much more about your choices...
One of the most enduring questions humans have is how long we're going to live.
With this comes the question of how much of our...
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic offer unexpected health benefits
New research suggests that drugs like Ozempic may provide more health benefits than previously thought. These medications, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs),...