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),...
Study finds the key to obesity treatment
Scientists at Ohio University have identified a protein that could help fight obesity by improving metabolism and preventing weight gain. The study, recently published...
Could a new drug help treat obesity without dieting or exercise?
Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide, increasing the risk of many serious diseases. Despite its prevalence, there are no widely effective pills for...
Eating less than 3 meals daily may lower risk of obesity and diabetes
A recent study suggests that time-restricted eating—an eating pattern where meals are consumed within a set time window while fasting for 12 to 14...