Health & Wellness

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Soda

The majority of Americans report drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage every day. All that soda isn’t so sweet for our health, however. These sugary drinks have been linked to health concerns such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. That means cutting back is a worthy goal—one that more Americans appear to be adopting.... Read More

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September 4, 2025

GLP-1 Drugs Help Prevent Hospitalization, Early Death

Share on PinterestWeight loss drugs could help improve health outcomes in people with heart failure. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Researchers report that the weight loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death by 40% in people with a common type of heart failure. Experts say this large cohort study strengthens... Read More

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September 4, 2025

Varicose Veins Aren’t Always Just a Cosmetic Issue—Here’s When They Need Treatment

Varicose veins—visible, swollen blood vessels underneath your skin, usually in your legs—can happen when blood that usually flows toward your heart backs up and pools in a vein. Varicose veins are not always something to worry about, but it’s important to treat them if you develop severe symptoms. They can be uncomfortable and lead to... Read More

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September 4, 2025

Common pill may not be helpful in all cases

Share on PinterestA common heart attack pill may not be helpful for some heart conditions, according to new research. Bibek Raj Giri/Getty Images Beta-blockers are a type of medication used after heart attacks. A recent study suggests that using beta-blockers does not improve certain outcomes after heart attacks where the left ventricular ejection fraction is... Read More

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