Intense heat changes our biology and can make us age significantly faster
Heat takes it out of you. After a long, hot day, we feel tired and grumpy.
But sustained periods of heat do more than that...
Popular weight-loss drug is linked to vision loss, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) may have a slightly increased risk of developing a rare but potentially blinding eye condition called nonarteritic...
Melatonin supplement may repair DNA damage in night shift workers
A small study suggests that taking melatonin supplements might help night shift workers repair damage to their DNA. This damage happens because working at...
Safer obesity surgery abroad: What to know
Many people travel to other countries for medical procedures because they cost much less than in their home country. This is known as "medical...
Even one-night poor sleep can increase inflammation
A new study has found that even one night of sleep deprivation can affect the immune system in a way similar to obesity, a condition linked to chronic inflammation...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers harm your sleep?
Getting enough sleep is important for staying healthy and feeling good. But for many people, a good night’s rest isn’t always easy to get....
Smart pyjamas can help detect sleep problems
A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge has developed a new type of "smart pajamas" that can help people track their sleep...
This stuff in oranges may help fight obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Western University have discovered that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines, called nobiletin, could help reduce obesity and lower...
Lifestyle and environment play a bigger role in health than genes, study finds
A new study from Oxford Population Health has found that environmental factors like smoking, physical activity, and socioeconomic conditions have a much greater influence...
We are no longer living longer due to these two things
A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that the steady rise in life expectancy across Europe has slowed significantly since...