Scientists discover a big hidden cause of obesity
Since 1975, obesity rates have skyrocketed around the world. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly tripled.
Most of...
Why women hear better: Surprising new findings from around the world
A new international study has revealed something surprising—women hear better than men, no matter where they live.
In fact, women were found to have hearing...
Muscle weakness in older adults may start in the brain, not the muscles
As people get older, it's common for them to feel weaker or notice they can't move around as easily as before. Many assume this...
Put down the phone: One hour of screen time in bed may raise insomnia...
A new study has found that using your phone, tablet, or computer in bed could seriously harm your sleep.
Norwegian scientists discovered that just one...
Everyday activity isn’t enough to protect bones during menopause, study finds
A new study from Finland has found that everyday physical activity does not slow down the bone loss that happens during menopause.
Researchers say that...
This food may give you healthier waist size, lower blood pressure, better blood sugar
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains a day may help middle-aged and...
Study finds new obesity medications improve health but may be too costly
A recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago shows that some new medications for obesity—especially tirzepatide and semaglutide—can lead to major health...
Waist size may be a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI—especially for men
A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more accurate predictor of obesity-related...
Common sleep drug may harm the heart at night
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works so well that most patients don’t remember anything about...
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...