This new drug shows promise for treating obesity without diet or exercise
A recent study by scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally designed for other medical conditions may help treat severe...
Weight training can help protect aging brains from dementia, study finds
A new study from Brazil suggests that weight training can help protect the brain from dementia, especially in older adults already at risk.
Researchers at...
Intermittent fasting 4:3 may help you lose more weight than daily dieting
A new study has found that intermittent fasting using the 4:3 method may lead to slightly more weight loss than daily calorie counting.
The research,...
This diabetes drug shows strong weight loss
A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania has shown that the injectable drug semaglutide can help people lose a large amount of weight...
Shoes that can warn you of injuries? How wearable technology is transforming foot care
Your feet work hard every day supporting your body, absorbing impact and adapting to different surfaces. But they often get ignored until something goes...
AI study reveals the real reasons people exercise—and the best way to stick with...
A new study from Tel Aviv University has shed fresh light on why people work out and what actually helps them keep exercising—and it’s...
Marathon runner deaths from cardiac arrest cut in half, study finds
Running marathons is more popular than ever in the U.S., but a new study brings encouraging news: fewer runners are dying from cardiac arrest...
Type 2 diabetes may raise risk of certain obesity-related cancers
A major new study from the UK has found that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a higher risk of developing...
Most older Americans want insurance to cover weight-loss drugs
A new University of Michigan study has found that a large majority of older adults believe health insurance—especially Medicare—should cover medications that help with...
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...