Kentucky Wildcats basketball player won’t be sidelined by heart surgery
When Tionna Herron was 8, she learned some valuable things: She was good at playing basketball. And she had a rare heart condition that...
Can you outrun a poor diet?
In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found that high levels of physical activity do not counteract the detrimental effects of a...
Newest type 2 diabetes drug reduces blood sugar and body weight faster
Previously, a study showed that the drug tirzepatide lowers blood sugar and supports weight loss better than other drugs for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
A...
You’re not a polar bear: The plunge into cold water comes with risks
Jumping into icy cold water in the dead of winter might seem like a crazy idea, but the so-called polar bear plunge has become...
10 minutes of aerobic exercise with exposure therapy can reduce PTSD
Exposure therapy is one of the leading treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but up to a half of all patients don't respond to...
People with overweight or obesity often don’t recognize their weight problems
Scientists found that more than 40% of U.S. adults overweight and nearly 10% with obesity did not consider themselves to be overweight.
People who exercise 150-600 minutes/week have lowest death risk
It is well-documented that regular physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
In a study from Harvard and...
Are ‘natural’ skin care products irritating your skin?
Sensitive skin is a pain -- sometimes literally -- and for skin allergy sufferers, contact with an allergen causes an itchy red rash that may last for weeks.
New nasal spray for sleep apnea shows promise
Scientists found a drug in development for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has shown promising results in human participants.
One-minute bursts of physical activity in daily life can help you live longer
In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found just three to four one-minute bursts of huffing and puffing during daily tasks are...