Health problems related to obesity could increase COVID-19 risk
In a new study, researchers found that health conditions related to obesity, including inflammation and leaky gut, leave the lungs of obese patients more...
Chronic itch linked to sleep loss and heart disease, study shows
Many people suffer from a skin disorder known as chronic pruritic dermatosis, commonly referred to as "chronic itch."
Recent research has suggested that chronic itch...
Balancing carb and fat in your diet may help prevent many diseases
In a new study, researchers found that consuming a high level of carbohydrates regulates a gene in the body that can reduce the risk...
Scientists discover why we need sleep
Prolonged sleep deprivation can lead to severe health problems in humans and other animals.
But why is sleep so vital to our health?
A UCLA-led team...
10 minutes less sitting and lying everyday may help prevent heart disease, diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that even a short reduction in daily time spent in lying or sitting could have several cardio-metabolic health...
Smoking linked to bleeding in the brain, study shows
In a new study, researchers confirmed a link between smoking and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a type of bleeding stroke that occurs under the membrane...
This healthy diet may counter the harmful effects of obesity
In a new study, researchers found a healthy quality Mediterranean-like diet could change the link between obesity and heart-disease-related death.
The research was conducted by...
How your shoes may cause weaker muscles, according to Harvard research
The toe of most shoes, especially sneakers, bends ever so slightly upward.
In a new study, researchers found while that curve, called a toe spring,...
Scientists find why intermittent fasting can boost your health
When it comes to metabolic health, it's not just what you eat, it's when you eat it.
Studies have shown that one effective means of...
Moderate alcohol drinking may protect cognitive function in older people, this study shows
In a new study, researchers found low-to-moderate alcohol drinking may be linked to better cognition in middle-aged and older adults.
The research was conducted by...