A large study found that higher daily step counts were linked to lower risks of death and cardiovascular disease, even in people who were highly sedentary. The biggest benefit was seen around 9,000 to ...

Researchers found that some people using fitness and calorie tracking apps reported feelings of shame, irritation and ...

A new report says the average number of years people in the UK spend in good health has fallen by about two years over the last decade. The decline has been especially severe in poorer parts of the ...

A new review suggests people taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs can lose a meaningful amount of muscle as well as fat. That may help explain the hollowed look sometimes called ‘Ozempic face’, although the ...

A major clinical trial has found that continuous glucose monitoring can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes treated with basal insulin. The study compared real-time CGM with ...

An early clinical trial suggests a minimally invasive procedure called duodenal mucosal resurfacing may reduce weight regain after people stop drugs such as semaglutide or tirzepatide. Patients who ...

A new analysis suggests an emerging procedure called transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins may improve quality of ...

Researchers have developed an experimental wound dressing for diabetic ulcers using biological material made by human cells, ...

A new study suggests severe obesity may weaken heart muscle cells in people with heart failure with preserved ejection ...

Researchers have found that the hormone FGF21 reversed obesity in mice by acting on a newly identified brain circuit in the hindbrain. Unlike GLP-1 drugs, which mainly reduce appetite, FGF21 appears ...

Irregular napping was not linked to higher mortality, suggesting timing and amount may matter more than simple day-to-day variation. The study does not show that naps are harmful, but it suggests ...