Common pesticide may contribute to global obesity crisis, study finds
In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found a commonly-used pesticide could be partially responsible for the global obesity epidemic.
They found that chlorpyrifos,...
Exercise can make you burn fewer calories at rest, study finds
In a new study from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, researchers found exercise reduces the amount of calories burned at rest in people...
Being healthy again after heart attack may add more than 7 years to life
In a new study from Amsterdam University, researchers found heart attack survivors could gain more than seven healthy years of life if they take...
This mouthwash may increase your tooth damage
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that commonly used chlorhexidine mouthwash could make saliva much more acidic and may increase the...
It’s never too late to get active, study finds
In a new study from the University of Bern, Switzerland, researchers examined more than 30,000 heart patients and found that becoming active later in...
This drug may help protect against liver damage, obesity
In a recent study published in Cell Death and Differentiation, researchers found that a new drug targeting a key gene involved in lipid and glucose...
Alternating diets to boost weight loss
In a new study from the University of Toronto, researchers found nearly 80% of participants lost a "clinically significant" amount of body weight in...
‘All-you-can-eat’ buffets may increase your risk of weight gain
In a new study from the University of Kansas, researchers examined people's choices when confronted with an all-you-can-eat buffet.
They found that the food people...
Exercise can maintain normal heart rhythm, study finds
In a new study from the University of Adelaide, researchers found a six-month exercise program helps maintain normal heart rhythm and reduces the severity...
This herb may help you sleep better at night
In a recent study, researchers found that the herb saffron can enhance the quality of sleep in adults who have been experiencing poor sleep.
The...