Is anyone truly healthy?
A comprehensive long-term study examining population-level health data in the United States has unveiled shifting health trends and their evolving relationships with mortality risk...
How sleep loss harms your mental health
A significant genetic study has revealed that the genes you inherit can affect your sleep and your mental health.
This study helps us understand the...
Fitness and weight loss are key to preventing kidney disease
A recent study from Drexel University has highlighted the vital role of physical fitness and weight management in preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly...
Scientists find new way to improve gut health
In a significant advancement in probiotic research, scientists have pinpointed specific genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum that play a crucial role in enhancing...
A decade of quitting can strongly improve health in former smokers
New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine sheds light on the remarkable health improvements experienced by former smokers within the first decade after quitting.
The...
Popular weight loss drug could help treat heart disease
Wegovy, a widely popular weight-loss drug, has made a groundbreaking leap in heart disease care. In a significant development, Wegovy has been shown to...
Metabolically healthy obesity: is it really healthy?
At the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Professor Matthias Blüher discussed the concept of "metabolically healthy obesity"...
Overweight in youth linked to higher risks of 17 cancers
Recent studies from the University of Gothenburg have revealed a concerning connection between overweight or obese men at age 18 and an increased risk...
Why warming-up can boost your muscle performance
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, warming up muscles before a workout is a familiar routine. However, the scientific explanation for why this is beneficial...
Hot flashes during sleep may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Philadelphia suggests that hot flashes, particularly during sleep, experienced by...