A new study finds women who experience frequent hot flashes and night sweats during the menopause transition have significantly higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes.
Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Significantly Boosts Survival
A new study finds smokers who quit after a cancer diagnosis improve their survival outcomes by up to 26%.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Especially in Women
A new study finds adults 50 and older with sleep apnea face an increased risk of dementia, and researchers say the link is most significant in women as they age.
Teenage Weight-Loss Surgery Leads to Long-Lasting Health Benefits, New Study Finds
A new study finds obese teens who undergo bariatric surgery sustain major health benefits 10 years after the procedure — including remission from type 2 diabetes, significant weight loss and lower blood pressure.
Traditional Colonoscopy Better Than New Blood Tests at Detecting Colon Cancer
A new study finds colonoscopies are better than newly available blood tests at detecting early colon cancer and precancerous polyps.A new study finds colonoscopies are better than newly available blood tests at detecting early colon cancer and precancerous polyps.
Semaglutide Helps Prevent Kidney Damage in People with Obesity
A new study finds semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, reduced kidney damage by up to 52% in people with obesity.
More Evidence Marijuana Use During Pregnancy May Harm Kids’ Thinking Skills
A new study finds children exposed to cannabis in the womb have more problems with thinking, paying attention and impulse control.
Popular Diabetes and Weight-loss Drug May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study finds type 2 diabetes patients taking semaglutide have much lower odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease, regardless of weight, gender or age.
Vigorous Exercise Helps Control Hunger, Especially in Women, New Study Finds
Researchers say vigorous exercise suppresses a hormone called ghrelin, which stimulates your appetite and tells your brain it’s time to eat.