More than half of adults and a third of kids will be overweight or...
A recent study predicts that by 2050, more than half of the world’s adults (3.8 billion people) and one-third of all children and teenagers...
How to maintain your muscle: Strength training at any age
You’ve likely heard that exercise can help you live a longer, healthier life. When you hear the word ‘exercise,’ you might think of going...
Common diabetes drugs may lower risk of obesity-related cancers
A new study suggests that medications commonly used for diabetes, including the popular drug Ozempic, may help reduce the risk of certain obesity-related cancers.
The...
Can sleep position affect your heart and brain health?
There's no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.
Questions about the importance...
Higher doses of this drug can improve blood sugar and weight loss
Diabetes happens when blood sugar levels become too high, making it difficult for the body to manage sugar properly. Over time, this can lead...
How potatoes can help with weight loss and diabetes
February is the month of love, and it’s also National Potato Lovers Month!
While potatoes often get a bad reputation, new research shows they can...
How daylight saving time affects your body
A one-hour time change might not seem like a big deal, but your body thinks differently.
When daylight saving time (DST) begins, many people experience...
Diabetes and obesity drugs may help treat mental diseases
New research suggests that medications originally developed for diabetes and obesity could have potential benefits for mental health and cognitive disorders.
A study from the...
Depression drug use linked to weight gain, study confirms
A new study has found that people taking antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time, with continuous use doubling the risk of...
Common drugs for heart disease and high blood pressure can harm sleep
Getting enough sleep is essential for good health. Sleep helps our bodies recover, keeps our minds sharp, and plays a key role in overall...