For millions of people, weight-loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have felt like a breakthrough that finally makes eating less feel easier. In a few short years, these so-called GLP-1 drugs have reshaped how obesity is treated and how people think about appetite and willpower. Read More.
Who needs a gym membership? You can work out from the comfort and convenience of your home, and you have a lot of options besides hopping on a stationary bike or treadmill. Read More.
Every January brings renewed focus on health. But when it comes to the brain, the science points in a clear direction: long-term cognitive health doesn’t come from one dramatic change. It comes from supporting a small number of core systems consistently over time.
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Stanford Medicine scientists and their colleagues created the first artificial intelligence model that can predict more than 100 health conditions from one night’s sleep.
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High cholesterol doesn’t come with symptoms, but it can still be a serious risk to your health. Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are commonly prescribed to bring your numbers back down into a healthy range and protect your heart. Read More.
According to new recommendations released Monday by the Health Resources and Services Administration (part of the Health and Human Services Department), women ages 30 to 65 with an average risk of cervical cancer can opt for a self-administered HPV test. Read More.
A fast-moving strain of influenza A — widely referred to as the “super flu” — has driven one of the harshest flu seasons in years. Federal health data shows millions of cases nationwide, with tens of thousands of hospitalizations and nearly 2,000 deaths reported so far.
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A new study suggests that one of the most common diabetes treatments may speed type 2 diabetes progression by causing insulin-producing cells to lose their functional identity.
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There’s a budget-friendly fruit in season right now that’s bursting with nutrients, low in calories and might just be the secret weapon your immune system and skin need this winter.
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Some 30% of Americans make at least one New Year’s resolution, statistics show — and they generally focus on exercising, eating healthier and losing weight. Read More.
People already feel the weight of resolutions they know they won’t keep. They want better sleep, clearer focus, calmer moods, fewer aches, and more energy — but they also sense how fragile those goals feel. Read More.
Experts from University College London and Loughborough University used artificial intelligence to analyse tens of thousands of social media posts on X. Read More.
Researchers from the University of Westminster in the U.K. discovered that the shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes with age, gender, lifestyle and frailty, as well as certain conditions like osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. Read More.
