This new toothpaste can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride
We all know the importance of brushing our teeth twice a day to keep them clean and healthy. The toothpaste we use plays a...
Scientists find new link between diabetes and obesity
We've often heard that accumulating fat around our midsections ups our risk for type 2 diabetes.
However, new research from the University of Virginia School...
As a summer heat wave pummels the US, an expert warns about the dangers...
Because of climate change, summers are getting hotter and more humid – much more humid.
SciLine interviewed Dr. W. Larry Kenney, professor of physiology and...
Sleep deprivation benefited our ancestors, yet harms us now — but staying fit may...
Humans need less sleep than our closest evolutionary relatives. However, we often sleep less than we need.
Needing less sleep is a consequence of our...
Cancer and aging: What you need to know
Cancer can affect anyone, but it's more common in older people. In fact, half of all new cancer cases are in people over 66....
How a self-managed program could battle frailty
A team of researchers at Flinders University is developing an innovative program that's showing promising results in the fight against frailty in older adults.
The...
Fitness today, clearer thinking tomorrow: the benefits of exercise on the aging brain
Exercise is good for the body, we all know that. But did you know it's also good for the mind?
In fact, new research from...
Sleeping pill lowers key Alzheimer’s disease markers, study finds
A small study has discovered that taking a sleeping pill before bed can lead to a decrease in levels of key Alzheimer's proteins.
This is...
1 in 5 young people globally have eating disorders, study finds
When you think of health problems that children face around the world, what comes to mind? Probably things like diseases, injuries, or not having...
Moderate physical activity can reduce risk of depression
Researchers at the University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin have discovered that engaging in moderate-intensity physical activities such as brisk walking for just...