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This stuff in cocoa could improve your cognitive function, study shows

In a new study, researchers found the brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests...

Green Mediterranean (‘green Med’) diet may be even better for your health

In a new study, researchers found that a green Mediterranean ('green Med') diet, containing even more plant matter and very little red meat or...

This number is a more powerful predictor for diabetes than genetics

In 2019, approximately 463 million people worldwide had diabetes, of which the vast majority (around 90%) was type 2 diabetes. Diabetes doubles the risk of...

How to have a safe holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic

With the holidays fast approaching, many people are wondering if it is possible to safely celebrate during a pandemic. Should you visit relatives or have...

How can we celebrate Thanksgiving safely?

Yale Medicine experts share advice on how to gather during the holidays amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb—more...

This common sleep problem linked to autoimmune diseases

In a new study, researchers found why people with obstructive sleep apnea may have associated autoimmune disorders. The results could lead to better approaches to...

This exercise training is best for older people

In a new study, researchers found that five years of high-intensity interval training increased quality of life, improved fitness and might very well have...

These common habits may effectively protect your kidney health

About 10% of the world population suffers from some kind of chronic kidney disease. In 2017, more than 1.2 million people were estimated to have...

Chronic itch could mean high risks of sleep loss and heart disease

Many people suffer from a skin disorder known as chronic pruritic dermatosis, commonly referred to as “chronic itch.” In a recent study at Johns Hopkins...

How to have a healthy feast on this Thanksgiving holiday

The football teams taking the field on Thanksgiving will bring shrewd strategies and meticulous game plans to make sure they finish the day healthy...