For older adults, fatigue could signal a higher risk of early death
A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh has found that older adults who feel very tired after everyday activities may face a much...
A new pill may help fight obesity without diet or exercise
Obesity is a growing health problem around the world. It raises the risk of many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and fatty liver....
Vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity
New research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that vitamin D supplements can help reduce blood pressure in certain groups—specifically older...
New drug could treat fatty liver disease and obesity
Liver disease is a growing health concern in the United States, affecting millions of adults. One of the most common types is called nonalcoholic...
New diabetes drug can lower blood sugar and boost weight loss
Doctors from many countries recently worked together on a large study to test a new medicine for people with type 2 diabetes. The research...
Dry mouth, bad breath and tooth damage: The effects Ozempic and Wegovy can have...
Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss.
But as the drug has become more widely used, a...
Too much olive oil? Study shows oleic acid may increase fat cell growth
Olive oil is often praised for its health benefits, but a new study suggests that consuming too much of it—specifically, the fatty acid called...
How obesity raises the risk of bowel cancer—and what you can do about it
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
While many people know that age and family...
Olive oil fat linked to obesity risk, study shows
A new study published in Cell Reports suggests that a high-fat diet rich in oleic acid—a major fatty acid found in olive oil—may increase...
Obesity raises colon cancer risk by 50%, study finds
Colorectal cancer is one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths around the world. While age and family history are well-known risk factors, researchers...