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Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide may help shrink waistlines, but new research shows they fail to boost fitness and can cause serious muscle loss, potentially undermining the long-term health benefits of slimming down.

For decades now, obesity has been defined by a number on a scale or where you land on the body mass index (BMI) measure. But a groundbreaking study has found that it's far more complex, uncovering 11 distinct biological types of obesity, each with .. ...

A new international study found that a four-day workweek with no loss of pay significantly improved worker well-being, including lower burnout rates, better mental health, and higher job satisfaction, especially for individuals who reduced hours most ...

In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have unraveled the effects of cholesterol and saturated fat, finding that eggs may be far less harmful - and potentially more beneficial - than previously thought. It's the latest research, using robust ...

A decade-long global review has confirmed that good heart health, measured by diet, exercise, and other habits, not only protects against heart disease but also supports nearly every organ system, reducing risks of dementia, cancer, and more.

Longing for the past? You're not alone, and chances are, the place you're missing is by the water. A new study found that "blue" landscapes like beaches, rivers and lakes are powerful nostalgia triggers that also boost psychological well-being.

What if you could inject a drug into a "problem area" - like abdominal fat - that could kill off fat cells and reduce fat stores in that localized spot? That's what a novel drug from Taiwan's Caliway Pharmaceuticals offers, the world's very first ...

Most people imagine a heart attack as a dramatic clutch-the-chest collapse. But a new study shows the common mental image of heart attack symptoms rarely reflects reality, and that misunderstanding could cost precious minutes when it matters most.

Think of your gut like that one nosy neighbor; it's always collecting data, and it knows things. While everyone poops, not everyone follows a regular schedule. And apparently, your gut is keeping score. Skip a few too many flushes, and your friendly ...

When the skin is injured, a stem cell's survival instincts kick in. New research reveals that a simple amino acid, serine, helps push stem cells to abandon hair growth in favor of wound healing, opening the door to new therapies for chronic wounds.