Side effects like nausea or vomiting are common among folks taking Ozempic/Wegovy, but they’ll grin and bear it if they think they’re losing weight, a new study finds.

The drugs’ perceived effectiveness — lost weight, less appetite, fewer food cravings — outweigh GI side effects, researchers reported recently ... Full Page

You don’t need to look buff or tough, but muscle strength can influence how long you’ll live, a new study says.

Older women with greater strength had a significantly lower risk of death during an eight-year follow-up, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.

The study measured women’s grip streng... Full Page

Some folks undergoing a heart valve replacement might be able to leave the hospital the same day, a new study says.

Folks discharged the same day as their heart valve replacement had similar outcomes as those who were eligible for same-day discharge but stayed in the hospital due to health concerns, researchers reported at a European Socie... Full Page

Next time you’re tempted to toss a plastic food container or bottle anywhere other than a garbage can, here’s a sobering thought.

Though it lives in one of the world’s most isolated and harshest spots on Earth, Antarctica’s only native insect can no longer escape the reach of plastic pollution.

That’s th... Full Page

Skip your late-evening snack and wind down for the day with the lights dimmed low.

That simple shift in your end-of-the-day routine is good for your heart, new research demonstrates.

"Timing our fasting window to work with the body’s natural wake-sleep rhythms can improve the coordination between the heart, metabolism and sleep... Full Page

In a major shift that could fundamentally change how new medicine reaches the pharmacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is relaxing a long-standing drug approval requirement for common diseases.

Drugmakers must often complete two separate, large-scale studies to prove a new medication is effective.

Going forward, the FDA&... Full Page