Kristen Fischer

For many people with sleep apnea, sleeping in a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is less than ideal. However, the device could protect neurological health, a new study suggests. According to preliminary data released on March 2, starting CPAP […]

Health videos are hugely popular on social media. While the platforms can be great ways to learn more about certain conditions or treatments, a new study found that many influencers are promoting medical tests that could do more harm than

A new study found that Parkinson’s disease will rise globally by 112% between 2021 and 2050, jumping from nearly 12 million cases to 25.2 million.  Researchers used disease trends data from 195 countries and factored in variables influencing case rates

Endometriosis can be a baffling condition due to its unclear cause, lack of symptom consistency, and the time it can take to receive an accurate diagnosis. The condition—which affects an estimated 1 in 10 women in the U.S.—occurs when tissue

Endometriosis can bring severe pelvic and period pain, and now research suggests a significant increase in ovarian cancer risk, too. For years, scientists have warned of a connection between the two conditions. However, a study published in JAMA this past

The common hypothyroidism medication levothyroxine is linked to bone loss in older adults, according to a study presented at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting on Dec. 1. Levothyroxine, marketed under brand names including Synthroid, is a synthetic

By now, stories of people achieving their weight loss goals while taking Ozempic, Zepbound, or other GLP-1 receptor agonists abound—but that doesn’t mean everyone will shed pounds on these weight management drugs.  In fact, one clinical trial indicated that only

Older adults who experienced a fall have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia after their accident as compared to seniors with other injuries, according to a new study. The study, published on Sept. 30 in JAMA Network Open,

Men and women may want to choose different breakfasts if they’re looking to manage their weight, according to a new study. The research, published last month in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, found that men’s bodies are better

The amount of weight a person loses on medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy varies based on their medical history, how they take the drug, and other factors, a new study finds. The researchers found that how much weight a