The weight-loss drug market just got more crowded — and a lot less painful. The FDA on Monday approved a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, making it the first oral GLP-1 obesity treatment cleared for use without injections. “As the first oral GLP-1 treatment for people living with overweight or obesity, the Wegovy … Read more
Increasing physical activity in midlife or later may reduce the chances of developing dementia by up to 45%, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health analyzed data from more than 4,300 people in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring, all of whom were dementia-free at the … Read more
Want to reel in your high blood pressure? A new study suggests it might be so easy, you could do it in your sleep. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that one simple lifestyle change can lower blood pressure just as effectively as exercising more or cutting back on salt. That’s a big … Read more
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study. Enlicitide, which was developed by Merck, lowered “bad” LDL cholesterol by more than half in a global study published this week in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association. The trial, led by Dr. Christie M. Ballantyne of the Texas … Read more
Hot flashes bothering you? There’s a new pill for that. Starting as early as next month, there will be another option for the 85% of women dealing with the uncomfortable and unpredictable temperature changes that come with menopause. The first and only treatment was recently approved by the FDA — and it’s hormone-free. A new … Read more
Trying to quit smoking? The odds may be stacked against you — and the temptation triggers begin the moment you leave your house. Smoking is considered the leading preventable cause of death in the US — it’s responsible for about one in five deaths each year, according to the American Cancer Society. Besides lung cancer, smoking … Read more
Your favorite diet soda could have a detrimental effect on your cognitive health, a new study suggests. In a Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology, participants who consumed the highest amount of artificial sweeteners were found to have “significantly faster declines” in thinking and memory skills. Researchers determined that the highest-consuming group lost about 1.6 years in … Read more
Previous research has linked a common vitamin to a slowdown in aging — and now a new Harvard study appears to confirm those findings. The study, which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that taking a daily vitamin D pill prevented telomeres from shortening, a hallmark of aging. Telomeres, which are often compared … Read more
Needle-less to say, it’s effective! Eli Lilly’s experimental GLP-1 pill caused participants in a late-stage trial to shed an average of 10.5% of their body weight — nearly 23 pounds — over 16 months, according to data released Tuesday. The daily medication, known as orforglipron, has also been shown to reduce hemoglobin A1C —average blood … Read more
Aubrey Plaza is continuing to grieve her late husband, Jeff Baena. The actress, 41, appeared on her “Parks and Recreation” co-star Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast Tuesday and opened up about how she’s doing after Baena died by suicide at age 47 in January. “To just to get it out the way, people want to … Read more
Ten thousand steps per day has been widely recommended as the standard benchmark for physical activity — but a new study suggests that just 7,000 could be enough to boost essential health markers. Researchers from the University of Sydney conducted a review of 57 studies spanning more than 10 countries, which tracked participants’ steps and … Read more
Is “The Daily Show” next to face the chopping block? Jon Stewart addressed the speculation that his late-night Comedy Central talk show might be canceled as the network’s parent company, Paramount Global, prepares to merge with Skydance Media. The comedian’s remarks came the same day that CBS announced its plan to cancel “The Late Show … Read more
Give peas a chance! A little legume widely beloved in the Middle Eastern world can offer massive benefits to your heart, a new study has found. And the best part is that this versatile, beige gem is incredibly affordable and probably already in your pantry. A new study has found that a little legume widely … Read more
Women who drink coffee every day age better, according to a new study. Researchers found that women who enjoy three small daily cups of caffeinated coffee in middle age stay sharp, strong and mentally well as they get older. But tea and decaffeinated coffee didn’t show the same benefits while colas were “strongly associated” with … Read more
Almost three-quarters of women take on the stress of their friends and family, according to new research. From worrying about them to feeling empathy for their struggles and working to provide a solution, a survey of 2,000 women split evenly by generation revealed that 73% shoulder their loved ones’ anxieties. In fact, 72% of those … Read more
A new once-daily pill may raise the bar for weight loss meds. Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating can cause significant weight loss, but a potential side effect is loss of lean muscle mass. The makers of the experimental drug SYNT-101 claim it mimics the … Read more
A woman has opened up about her strange addiction – eating tea leaves and tea bags. Lyubov Siryk, 20, says she consumes tea leaves every single day and often munches on entire tea bags. Lyubov first started nibbling on mint leaves as a child after her grandmother encouraged her to try them. But her innocent … Read more
It might be time to trade your calculator for a calendar. New research suggests that fasting just three days a week could lead to more weight loss and better health outcomes than constantly counting calories. With studies consistently showing that people struggle to stick to daily calorie restrictions, researchers said the 4:3 intermittent fasting regimen … Read more
One in 10 young Americans schedules “worry time,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 10% of younger Americans (Gen Z and millennial respondents) schedule a specific time in their day to worry. That’s compared to just 3% of older Americans (Gen X and baby boomers) surveyed. The survey … Read more
An inmate’s reveal about life in prison has gone viral — and some TikTokkers are seemingly into it. In the video, a user named Jodie (@jodieandjail) shared a document about her “basic guide to life” at Peterborough Prison in England. In the regime of what a day typically looks like as a prisoner, the day … Read more