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Share on Pinterest Smelling dark chocolate before and during workouts may help you perform more repetitions and reduce hunger after exercise, new research finds. Getty Images Smelling dark chocolate before and during a leg workout helped participants perform more repetitions. Though the exact mechanism remains unclear, researchers suspect that certain scents trigger physiological changes that

Share on Pinterest Research shows that there is no link between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and a higher risk of autism and ADHD. Image Credit: Getty Images In September 2025, the Trump administration suggested that taking Tylenol during pregnancy may raise the risk of autism in children. Many experts have spoken out against this statement.

Share on Pinterest A new study found that adults who slept about 78 fewer minutes each night for six weeks gained nearly a pound and became more sedentary, highlighting the important role sleep plays in maintaining a healthy weight. A woman lying on a bed. A new study suggests not getting enough sleep each night

Share on Pinterest Federal regulators have agreed to review a Swiss pharmaceutical company’s applications for two cheaper generic versions of Zepbound and Mounjaro. MK Photo/Alamy Stock Photo Federal regulators have agreed to review the applications from Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz for two cheaper generic versions of the tirzepatide medications Zepbound and Mounjaro. Eli Lilly’s patents

Share on Pinterest Certain medications, like GLP-1s, antidepressants, and beta-blockers, can increase your risk for heat-related illnesses. Image Credit: Evgeniya Pavlova/Getty Images Certain types of medications can make people more prone to heat-related illness. These include antidepressants, GLP-1 medications, and beta-blockers. They can cause dehydration, reduced sweating, and problems regulating temperature. It’s important to keep

Share on Pinterest Certain medications, like GLP-1s, antidepressants, and beta-blockers, can increase your risk for heat-related illnesses. Image Credit: Evgeniya Pavlova/Getty Images Certain types of medications can make people more prone to heat-related illness. These include antidepressants, GLP-1 medications, and beta-blockers. They can cause dehydration, reduced sweating, and problems regulating temperature. It’s important to keep

Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba is opening up about her journey living with Sjögren disease. Sjögren disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the glands responsible for producing saliva and tears. Inaba lived with symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis. Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) judge Carrie Ann Inaba began experiencing

Share on Pinterest A new biweekly GLP-1 injection has been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar in a clinical trial. Image Credit: Hannes P Albert/picture alliance via Getty Images A new GLP-1 medication demonstrated efficacy in reducing blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes in a phase 2b clinical trial. Bofanglutide is a biweekly

Share on Pinterest New research shows that prolonged periods of sitting or lying down could increase the risk of certain cancers. Image Credit: Justin Paget/Getty Images A new study found that prolonged sedentary behaviors can raise the risk of various cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancer. Replacing just 1 hour of prolonged sedentary behavior

Share on Pinterest Melatonin alleviated chronic pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers, a new study found. Grace Cary/Getty Images A new study found melatonin eased chronic musculoskeletal pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers. The benefit was clearest for chronic pain, but results for post-surgical pain were less clear, the study found. The study