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GLP-1s may offer better dementia protection than metformin -
28/07/2025

GLP-1s may offer better dementia protection than metformin -

People taking GLP-1 agonists for diabetes have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia compared to those using metformin, a new study has found.

GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss may also help control asthma -
26/07/2025

GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss may also help control asthma -

In a study on people with obesity and asthma, researchers saw “significant” improvements in the asthma scores of people who had been on GLP-1 medications for a year.

Are 7,000 steps a day enough to see health benefits? -
25/07/2025

Are 7,000 steps a day enough to see health benefits? -

Walking for only 7,000 steps a day may help reduce a person's risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia, cancer, depression, and all-cause mortality, a study suggests.

Exposure to PFAS, ‘forever chemicals’, linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk -
24/07/2025

Exposure to PFAS, ‘forever chemicals’, linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk -

A new study finds evidence of a link between exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — also known as "forever chemicals" — and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Trump's chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis 'extremely common' in older adults -
23/07/2025

Trump's chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis 'extremely common' in older adults -

Medical experts answer questions about President Donald Trump's chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) diagnosis and what to know about the risks and treatment of this common condition.

Higher copper intake may be linked to better brain health -
23/07/2025

Higher copper intake may be linked to better brain health -

A new study finds that there is an optimum level of dietary copper intake for older people, below which cognitive function may be impaired, and above which there was no further benefit.

Boosting your walking pace by 14 steps per minute could fight frailty -
22/07/2025

Boosting your walking pace by 14 steps per minute could fight frailty -

Walking at a pace of just 14 extra steps per minute could help older adults stay fit and improve their mobility, a new study shows.

Exercising 150 minutes 1-2 times a week may lower death risk by 33% -
21/07/2025

Exercising 150 minutes 1-2 times a week may lower death risk by 33% -

People with diabetes who regularly exercise or engage in "weekend warrior" type of activity may have a reduced risk for death from heart disease and all causes, a new study indicates.

Skin swabs may help detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear -
21/07/2025

Skin swabs may help detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear -

Share on PinterestScientists may have found another way to detect Parkinson’s early via skin swabs. okan akdeniz/Getty ImagesThere is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, nor are there specific tests for early diagnosis. A new study has identified a way to detect the condition before sympt...

Eating 1 egg per week linked to lower Alzheimer's risk, study finds -
20/07/2025

Eating 1 egg per week linked to lower Alzheimer's risk, study finds -

People who eat eggs regularly appear to have a lower Alzheimer's risk, as well as less build-up of toxic proteins in their brains, according to a study on human brains.

3 types of exercise may be best for managing insomnia -
19/07/2025

3 types of exercise may be best for managing insomnia -

A new meta-study found that for people seeking better sleep, three types of exercise — including yoga and tai chi — may be as effective as or complement cognitive behavioral therapy.

For weight loss, diet may matter more than exercise -
18/07/2025

For weight loss, diet may matter more than exercise -

Reducing the number of calories ingested may be more important than doing more exercise for people looking to effectively manage their weight, a new study suggests.

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