This drug can treat diabetes and obesity much better
A new research review presented at a major diabetes conference in Europe has found that a drug called Tirzepatide works better than another popular...
Osteoarthritis may strongly increase risks of serious chronic diseases
Osteoarthritis is a common condition where the protective cartilage between bones wears down over time, often leading to joint pain and stiffness.
While it’s long...
New drugs could help treat obesity, diabetes—and even addiction
Obesity and type 2 diabetes continue to affect millions of people worldwide, often leading to serious health issues like heart disease and stroke.
While bariatric...
Waist-to-height ratio may better predict heart failure risk than BMI, study finds
A new study presented at Heart Failure 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, has found that the waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) is...
How a high-fat diet affects the body—and how antioxidants might help
Eating too much fat doesn’t just lead to weight gain. It can also increase the risk of diseases like diabetes.
Scientists have long known this,...
Sustained weight loss in midlife can help you live longer
A long-term study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki has found that overweight adults who lose a modest amount of weight in...
Could hidden chemicals cause obesity?
Since 1975, obesity rates around the world have soared, with the number of overweight people nearly tripling. Most of the time, we blame the...
Weight-loss surgery can help the heart, even if diabetes stays
Metabolic surgery, often called weight-loss or bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure that helps people lose a large amount of weight.
It’s usually considered by...
How a high-fat diet disrupts your cells—and what might help fix it
Eating a high-fat diet doesn’t just lead to weight gain—it can trigger a cascade of harmful changes inside your body, especially at the cellular...
Diabetes and weight loss drugs may also boost mental well-being, study finds
A major new study from King’s College London suggests that medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help improve emotional health.
These drugs,...