Simon Spichak

With multiple safe and effective weight loss drugs on the market, how can you tell which one is best? New research may have an answer. Eli Lilly’s Zepbound proved more effective than Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in a new head-to-head trial, […]

Decades of evidence suggests that the trillions of microorganisms living in people’s guts, called the microbiome, can influence the brain. And now, new research says they might influence how people feel day-to-day, too. A new study published last month in

Walking at a speedy pace could keep your heart in a normal rhythm, a new study suggests. For the research, published April 15 in the journal Heart, scientists focused on how walking frequency, duration, and speed reduced the risk of

Researchers have linked tea drinking to lower mortality risk, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study suggests that one of the world’s most consumed beverages has another benefit: purifying water. The study, published Feb. 24 in ACS

Flame-free scented wax chunks called wax melts promise a non-toxic alternative to candles—but just how safe are these products, really? That’s what Nusrat Jung, DSc, an assistant professor of civil engineering at Purdue University, wondered as she came across them

Whether it’s basketball, football, or any other sport, watching your favorite team play each week is a classic pastime—but alongside expert commentary and exciting plays, you’ve probably noticed that sports gambling ads have become a pervasive part of game day.

An estimated 15 million Americans may be at risk of developing heart failure, according to a new report. The study, published on Dec. 17 in Annals of Internal Medicine, uses newly minted equations that, for the first time, allow scientists

1.2 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every year—but could dark chocolate help reduce the risk of developing the condition? Dark chocolate is a go-to sweet treat for many Americans, and it also has a

Taking vitamin D and calcium supplements could help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity, according to new research. The study, published on Nov. 12 in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, investigated how varying doses of vitamin D

How do you hold your arm when getting your blood pressure measured? You could get different results if you rest your arm on a table, on your lap, or hang your arm at your side, according to a new study.