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, though both medications resulted in substantial weight loss. The trial, called SURMOUNT-5, specifically found that…
You may only need to lift weights for an hour each week to build muscle, a new study suggests. You don’t have to strength train until your muscles feel totally zapped—just challenging them can do the trick, researchers reported recently in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. “The study builds upon previous…
Prunes have long been a go-to remedy for constipation—and now, new research offers even more support for relying on them, along with other dried fruit, to relieve symptoms. People with chronic constipation who ate about 3 ounces of prunes, raisins, and dried apricots daily for a month had heavier and more frequent bowel movements than…
Perimenopause and menopause are two closely linked times in a person’s life. Perimenopause is the transition period leading to menopause, which is when you stop having your period. You are considered to be in menopause when you haven’t had a period for 12 months in a row. On average, people enter menopause at 51 years…
Some people like to put toothpaste on their pimples because they believe it helps to shrink their size. While some people think this practice is a quick fix for pimples, dermatologists may say otherwise. While toothpaste may seem like an easy and cost-effective way to heal pimples, dermatologists don’t quite agree. “Overall, the evidence of…
Palmar erythema, sometimes called liver palms, is when both of your palms turn red. This redness usually doesn’t hurt or itch, but your hands might feel warm. Palmar erythema sometimes has no clear cause, but it can also occur due to health conditions like liver disease, thyroid problems, or diabetes. If your palms suddenly become…
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of your body). Blood pressure is measured in two numbers. Systolic pressure (the top number), which reflects the force when your heart beats, and diastolic pressure (the bottom number), which shows…
Itchy palms are usually harmless, but they can sometimes be a symptom of skin conditions, allergic reactions, liver disease, or other causes. Itchy palms may occur with or without other symptoms, such as dry skin, redness, or swelling. Knowing the cause of your itchy palms and when to see a healthcare provider can help you…
Neurological disorders are conditions that impact the way your brain, spinal cord, and nerves function. It’s important never to ignore any symptoms that suggest changes in your nervous system. Neurological symptoms can indicate serious conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), dementia, migraine, and more. Knowing the neurological symptoms you shouldn’t ignore can help you…
Most people know that what you eat has an effect on your weight. But modifying how you eat can be crucial too, according to researchers. A new study, published in March in the journal Nutrients, found that the following three interventions can be useful to lengthen the duration of your meal and curb the risk…
