Brain’s fuel sensors play a key role in good sleep, new study finds
Our brains need a constant supply of energy to function well—but new research from the University of Kentucky has revealed that the way the...
Losing the joy of eating may fuel obesity, UC Berkeley study finds
We often hear that junk food is addictive because of how good it tastes—the satisfying crunch of fries or the dopamine rush from a...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can prevent heart disease, study finds
Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution, and many people are now turning to advanced weight-loss medications like Ozempic for help.
These drugs belong...
Better sleep linked to less severe heart, kidney, and metabolic disease
A new study has found that people who sleep better may be less likely to suffer from a serious mix of health problems that...
Popular weight loss diet may may harm heart and kidney health
A new in-depth review has found that ketogenic (or keto) diets may do more harm than good for many people, especially those who are...
A surprising drug may help treat obesity and heart disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health problems could help reduce obesity and improve heart...
The paradox of weight loss: Why losing pounds may not always lead to better...
One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognize as an obsession with weight control.
Thin was in, and magazines...
Scientists find a surprising link between obesity and food pleasure
We often think people gain weight because junk food tastes too good. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals a surprising...
Where you live may affect your risk of dementia, study finds
A new study suggests that people living in poorer neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living in more...
Just 5 minutes weight training daily can boost your health, study shows
Good news for people who find it hard to exercise: just five minutes a day of a special kind of movement called “eccentric exercise”...