Shoes that can warn you of injuries? How wearable technology is transforming foot care
Your feet work hard every day supporting your body, absorbing impact and adapting to different surfaces. But they often get ignored until something goes...
AI study reveals the real reasons people exercise—and the best way to stick with...
A new study from Tel Aviv University has shed fresh light on why people work out and what actually helps them keep exercising—and it’s...
Marathon runner deaths from cardiac arrest cut in half, study finds
Running marathons is more popular than ever in the U.S., but a new study brings encouraging news: fewer runners are dying from cardiac arrest...
Type 2 diabetes may raise risk of certain obesity-related cancers
A major new study from the UK has found that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a higher risk of developing...
Most older Americans want insurance to cover weight-loss drugs
A new University of Michigan study has found that a large majority of older adults believe health insurance—especially Medicare—should cover medications that help with...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of obesity
Since 1975, obesity rates have skyrocketed around the world. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly tripled.
Most of...
Why women hear better: Surprising new findings from around the world
A new international study has revealed something surprising—women hear better than men, no matter where they live.
In fact, women were found to have hearing...
Muscle weakness in older adults may start in the brain, not the muscles
As people get older, it's common for them to feel weaker or notice they can't move around as easily as before. Many assume this...
Put down the phone: One hour of screen time in bed may raise insomnia...
A new study has found that using your phone, tablet, or computer in bed could seriously harm your sleep.
Norwegian scientists discovered that just one...
Everyday activity isn’t enough to protect bones during menopause, study finds
A new study from Finland has found that everyday physical activity does not slow down the bone loss that happens during menopause.
Researchers say that...