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...
Exercise may or may not help you lose weight and keep it off –...
The global fitness industry will generate over US$80 billion in revenue in 2023, estimates suggest. And why not, given the many excellent reasons to...
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...
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...
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...