New pill could treat diabetes and obesity without harsh side effects
Scientists in Sweden have developed a new type of drug that could help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity in a safer and...
Testosterone gel may reduce harmful belly fat
As people get older, the way fat is stored in the body begins to change. Not all body fat is the same. Some fat...
Belly fat may increase heart failure risk even in people with normal weight
Heart failure is a serious condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as well as it should. It can lead to fatigue, shortness...
New weight loss pill may help burn fat without diet or exercise
A surprising new study suggests that a drug first designed for brain and blood diseases might also help people lose weight and improve their...
Stopping popular weight-loss drugs may raise heart disease risk
Drugs known as GLP-1 medications, which are widely used for treating type 2 diabetes and helping with weight loss, have become extremely popular in...
Study finds key hormone in obesity-driven pancreatic cancer
Obesity is known to increase the risk of many serious diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. One of the most...
Belly fat may increase your heart failure risk
A new study has found that fat around the waist, often called belly fat, may play a bigger role in heart health than overall...
Depression drugs may cause weight gain, study finds
Antidepressants are widely used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. For many people, these medicines are life-changing and help them feel better,...
This weight loss diet could reduce depression and anxiety
Millions of people around the world struggle with mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. In the United Kingdom alone, about 1.7 million...
Popular diabetes and weight‑loss drug may increase vision loss in older adults
A widely used medicine for diabetes and weight loss is now raising new concerns among scientists. The drug, called semaglutide, has become very popular...