Obesity

Carolyn Gretton

How obesity can hide—and accelerate—Alzheimer’s warning signs

The connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s isn’t new. What researchers tracked over five years reveals why that connection deserves more urgency — and why one reassuring test may not tell the whole story.

Carolyn Gretton

The simple supplement that retrained immune cells to fight cancer

Researchers found a way to retrain cells deep inside the bone marrow, helping the body produce stronger cancer-fighting cells. The surprising catalyst behind this remarkable discovery? A simple food-grade supplement.

Joyce Hollman

Two common conditions increasing pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is on the fast track to becoming the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Why? A common denominator in two common conditions turns cells cancerous, but there’s a way to throw a kink into the equation…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Latest side effects of GLP-1 drugs

Weight loss with GLP-1 agonists is rapid and impressive. No wonder they’re so popular. But more problems are catching up with these fast-acting drugs, and your bones and joints may pay the price…

Carolyn Gretton

Prevent diabetes without weight loss? Yes you can

Research has successfully busted a deeply held belief about diabetes prevention: that weight loss is a must. A large, long-running study found that one in four people reversed their condition without losing a single pound.

Virginia Tims-Lawson

3 health conditions that steal your testosterone

Studies show that testosterone levels in men have been declining for decades. If you’re a man between 45 and 65, odds are your T levels don’t measure up to your dad’s. But why? Well, as three specific health conditions rose, T levels tanked, and there’s a definite connection…