Heat waves are more dangerous than you think
The numbers are staggering: As of Wednesday, Phoenix had hit 20 straight days at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius); El Paso,...
A five-minute solution: how short walks can counteract the health risks of sitting
Being stuck at a desk or lounging on the couch for hours on end can take a toll on our health.
Long periods of sitting...
Weight loss surgery linked to this mental disease, study finds
Researchers have found a correlation between gastric bypass surgery and a heightened risk of non-alcohol substance use disorder, as outlined in a new study...
Scientists find more effective way to treat obesity
Mayo Clinic researchers have piloted a study looking into the effectiveness of different weight loss strategies: a standard lifestyle intervention versus individualized therapy. The...
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal”...
A good fat: Omega-3 may help fight against obesity
We've all heard that omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and certain nuts and seeds, are good for our health.
But did you know they...
Disrupted body clocks linked to stroke risk and short lifespan
Have you ever noticed how you feel a bit off after traveling to a new time zone or after switching to a night shift?
It's...
Scientists find secrets to long-term weight loss success
A new study is underway to investigate why some individuals successfully maintain long-term weight loss while others struggle to do so.
Led by researchers at...
A net benefit? Here’s how watching soccer might affect your health
Crystal Cuadra-Cutler lives for soccer. And soccer has added a lot to her life.
The Gilroy, California, resident is a chapter president for the American...
How drinking and obesity are fuelling liver disease
New research suggests a troubling trend for American public health: deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis have more than tripled over the past 20 years, with...