Month: February 2026

Share on PinterestA new study shows that pink noise may lower the quality of sleep and disrupt the REM cycle. Image Credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images A recent study suggests that pink noise, often used in sound machines, may interfere with REM sleep. This interference can interrupt sleep recovery and reduce overall sleep quality. The study authors […]

Share on PinterestA commonly prescribed diabetes medication is emerging as a promising treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). George Pachantouris/Getty Images Researchers say the type 2 diabetes medication metformin may help manage age-related macular degeneration. They said people taking metformin were 37% less likely to develop the intermediate stage of the chronic eye condition, which […]

Share on PinterestA new study shows that a short-term oatmeal diet may help lower cholesterol. Image Credit: Sibila and Pavel/Stocksy A new study suggests that a 2-day oatmeal diet can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, promote weight management, and improve blood pressure. The findings suggest that eating a higher amount of oats for two […]

Share on PinterestOctavia Spencer (left) and Sofia Vergara (right). Detect the SOS Collective Actors Octavia Spencer and Sofia Vergara will appear in a Super Bowl LX commercial together. The women are spreading the word about a screening method for kidney damage. The campaign aims to inform people with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes […]

Share on PinterestA recent study shows that women who’ve received the HPV vaccine may require fewer cervical cancer screenings. Image Credit: Joey Kotfica/Getty Images A new study out of Norway suggests changes to the cervical cancer screening program based on the widespread uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The findings show that across all […]

Share on PinterestEmerging evidence suggests that oral semaglutide may reduce the risk of heart failure–related events in people with type 2 diabetes. JasonDoiy/Getty Images Oral semaglutide may reduce heart failure events in high-risk individuals with type 2 diabetes. The benefit appeared strongest among those with a common but hard-to-treat form of heart failure. Type 2 […]

Share on PinterestA combination of hormone therapy and the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide may promote weight loss in postmenopausal females. Image Credit: Mauro Grigollo/Stocksy A new study found that postmenopausal females who use hormone therapy in combination with tirzepatide experience greater weight loss compared to those who don’t. Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is an FDA-approved medication prescribed for […]

Share on PinterestEmmy Award-winning actress Catherine O’Hara is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two children, Luke and Matthew. Image credit: MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images Catherine O’Hara, star of “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek,” died in Los Angeles on January 30 following a “short illness.” She had been hospitalized early that morning, […]

Share on PinterestCountry music star Jelly Roll revealed that Testosterone Replacement Therapy played a key role in his weight-loss journey. Image credit: Matt Jelonek/Getty Images Jelly Roll says Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) played a key role in his weight-loss journey, alongside nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Experts say testosterone is a critical metabolic hormone that […]