Don’t fear fat—just choose the right kind
For years, many people have tried to avoid eating fat altogether, believing it’s always bad for health.
But the truth is, some fats are not...
How to clean your phone without doing damage
We wash our hands, sanitize shopping trolleys and wipe down cafe tables. But what about our phones?
We touch these devices dozens of times a...
Bacteria in mouth infections could affect your whole body
In Sweden, scientists at the Karolinska Institutet have found something interesting about the bacteria that cause serious infections in the mouth.
Their study looked closely...
Living near the ocean may help you live longer, study finds
Living near the ocean might help you live a longer life, but the same may not be true if you live near a river...
Heart disease deaths decline in the U.S. despite rising obesity
Between 1990 and 2019, the United States saw a major drop in deaths caused by heart disease. In 1990, heart disease led to the...
A new device could treat obesity and diabetes more effectively
A new device called ForePass might change how doctors treat serious obesity and diabetes.
What makes it special is that it works like weight-loss surgery...
Natural ways to keep your kidneys healthy
Your kidneys play a very important role in keeping your body healthy. They clean your blood by removing waste and extra fluids, which then...
Weekend workouts may add years to your life
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that getting your weekly exercise in just one or two days –...
Too much sleep linked to poorer brain function in depression
A new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio suggests that sleeping too much might not be good for your brain, especially...
Weight loss drugs may harm muscle health without exercise
A new study from experts at the University of Virginia warns that while GLP-1 drugs help many people lose weight, they may not improve...