Health

Researchers believe they may have the next, better version of Ozempic in the works.At Tufts University, scientists have developed a new drug that aims to boost weight loss while also reducing the nausea, muscle loss and weight regain associated with popular GLP-1 medications.The goal is for the "quadruple-action" medication to achieve long-lasting weight loss of up to 30% — matching the effectiveness of bariatric surgery, which reduces the size of […]

A virus long thought to be harmless may actually play a role in Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects more than one million Americans.Northwestern Medicine scientists discovered Human Pegivirus (HPgV) in the brains and spinal fluid of people with Parkinson’s, but not in those without the disease. The results challenge decades of assumptions about the virus."HPgV is a common, symptomless infection previously not known to frequently infect the brain," Dr. […]

Long-distance running, like marathons and ultramarathons, may not always be the health badge we thought it was. In fact, it could increase your cancer risk, according to a new study out of Virginia.Dr. Timothy Cannon of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute began work on the study, which was presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, after noticing ultramarathoners under 40 were showing up […]

A major new study found that eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – especially those with certain additives – is tied to higher mortality from any cause over about 11 years of follow-up.Researchers looked at nearly 187,000 adults in the U.K. ages 40 to 75 using data gathered from the U.K. Biobank, and tracked their diets and health for 11 years. The study was published in the journal eClinicalMedicine.Participants filled out […]

Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue.With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), more younger individuals in their 30s and 40s are having knee problems – and some are even seeking out surgery.Between 2000 and 2017, there was a 240% increase in inpatient knee replacements for patients between 45 and 64 […]

Helen Mirren, 80, remains a glowing testament to the power of consistency — and not just in her acting. The celebrated Oscar-winning actress recently revealed that she still engages in a 12‑minute daily military workout that she claims to have followed faithfully for over 60 years.Developed in the late 1950s by Dr. Bill Orban for the Royal Canadian Air Force, the XBX (Ten Basic Exercises) plan was originally created to help […]

A new study suggests that bringing your smartphone into the bathroom could raise your risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%.Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston found that adults who use their phones while sitting on the toilet face a 46% higher risk of developing the painful condition, according to findings published this week in the journal PLOS One.The study surveyed 125 adults undergoing colonoscopies and compared […]

Specific eating behaviors have been linked to a surprising medical condition.In addition to conventional risk factors, like lower body mass index and older age, skipping breakfast and eating dinner late are independently associated with osteoporosis, according to a new study.Researchers at Nara Medical University in Japan examined the lifestyle habits of 927,130 people from an insurance claims database.5 EVERYDAY FOODS AND DRINKS SILENTLY DAMAGING YOUR LONG-TERM HEALTH, SAY NUTRITION EXPERTSParticipants […]

There are three active cases of tuberculosis in Maine as of this week as TB continues to increase across the country, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported, according to the Portland Press Herald.Lindsay Hammes, spokesperson for the agency, said it is "aware of three active TB cases with links to the Greater Portland area and is in the midst of conducting our typical response." She said the Maine CDC […]