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...
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Can't sleep at night?
Researchers say the reason – and the solution – could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can...
The role of malfunctioning fat tissue in the disease of obesity
Many people who have struggled with their weight have been told to “eat less and move more.”
Others have spent years juggling trendy diets, from...
Irregular sleep patterns can raise blood pressure
Many people believe that small changes in their sleep schedule won’t affect their health. However, new research from Flinders University suggests otherwise.
The study found...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs and aspirin can increase muscle loss in smokers
A new study suggests that for current and former smokers, statins may help slow down chest muscle loss, while aspirin could have the opposite...