Medical Research - Page 28

January 7, 2026

Popular intermittent fasting diets may not deliver the health benefits many expect

New study suggests intermittent fasting may not deliver promised health benefits beyond weight loss, challenging beliefs about time-restricted eating.

January 6, 2026

More Americans may be classified as obese under new definition, study suggests

New obesity criteria that add waist and body fat measures to BMI could classify nearly 70% of U.S. adults as obese, according to a new study.

January 6, 2026

Your sleep and activity patterns may reveal hidden brain health risk, study suggests

A new study finds that sleep timing is linked to dementia risk, as people with weak circadian rhythms face a 2.5 times higher risk of developing cognitive decline.

January 5, 2026

Elon Musk shares plan to mass-produce brain implants for paralysis, neurological disease

Elon Musk announces Neuralink brain implants will enter "high-volume" production by 2026, helping paralyzed patients control devices with thought.

January 5, 2026

Not all cancers should be treated right away, medical experts say — here's why

Some cancers may not require immediate treatment, from prostate cancer to thyroid tumors. Medical experts share when "watchful waiting" may be the best approach.

January 3, 2026

Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn

Researchers discovered a possible weakness in the deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection.

January 3, 2026

What your butt shape could reveal about your health, according to scientists

A new study reveals distinct patterns in buttock muscles linked to type 2 diabetes, offering new insights into metabolic health and detection.

December 31, 2025

Cancer drug combo shows promise for patients resistant to standard treatments

Researchers discovered a promising leukemia drug breakthrough that could help patients overcome treatment resistance, offering hope for difficult AML cases.

December 31, 2025

Older Americans are quitting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for 4 key reasons

Nearly half of seniors quit GLP-1 weight-loss drugs within a year. Experts reveal why older Americans abandon medications like Ozempic and Wegovy despite results.

December 30, 2025

Diabetes patients experience lower death rate with common medication

New research finds statins benefit adults with type 2 diabetes across all heart-risk levels, reducing deaths and serious cardiovascular events.