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You can improve heart health with ‘magnificent six’ foods

Keeping your heart healthy is a lifelong task that requires commitment and knowledge. Now, a groundbreaking new study led by researchers at McMaster University and...

What can you do to speed up your metabolism?

Our metabolism is the force inside our bodies that mysteriously decides whether to convert the food we eat into a burst of energy, or...

Too much sitting may increase your dementia risk, study finds

We all know that sitting too much can be bad for our hearts and waistlines. But did you know it could also affect your...

New fathers much more likely to depend on depression drugs if they previously used...

A recent study by UCL researchers published in JAMA Network Open reveals that new fathers are more than 30 times likely to be prescribed...

New blood pressure drug shows promise: what you need to know

High blood pressure is a major health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. While many effective drugs can treat it, some people's bodies just...

Small ‘good cholesterol’ particles play a big role in Alzheimer’s prevention

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have unveiled a groundbreaking study that suggests small high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles in the cerebrospinal...

Oral probiotic shows promise in treating dry eye disease

A recent study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has shown that the oral administration of a specific probiotic strain can improve...

How loneliness and depression affect digestive health in older people

While older Americans are living longer, a surprising number are struggling with digestive diseases. Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease aren't just painful;...

Natural ways to tackle high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects a lot of people. It can be a serious problem because it makes your heart work...

Metabolic surgery offers heart benefits for people with persistent diabetes

A groundbreaking study presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting has revealed that metabolic surgery significantly...