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...
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"...
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...
Walking 8,000 steps for better health
The popular belief that walking 10,000 steps a day boosts health originated in Japan in the 1960s without any scientific backing.
However, researchers from the...
How virtual reality can boost men’s health
Researchers from University College Cork have made a groundbreaking discovery: virtual reality (VR) gaming can significantly boost men's understanding of testicular diseases and encourage...
Hearing loss may strongly affect body weight in older people
A new study from the University of Oulu in Finland offers fresh insights into the health implications of environmental noise.
Long-term exposure to noise, particularly...
Healthy eating during the holidays: tips and tricks
Holidays often present a challenge for those trying to maintain a healthy diet, with the period from Thanksgiving to January being particularly tricky.
Kara Bowers,...
How to achieve healthy weight loss
Rapid weight loss might seem appealing, but experts warn that it's neither sustainable nor healthy.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a...
Common drug shows promise in reducing obesity, fatty liver, and heart problems
A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that a drug initially created for Alzheimer's and schizophrenia could be a game-changer in treating...
What you need to know about chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a debilitating condition that affects between 17 and 24 million people worldwide.
The condition causes...