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This number may predict coronary artery disease effectively

Because coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, there is tremendous attention given to its risk factors. Estrogen protects women’s cardiovascular...

Healthy habits in middle age could mean longer life free from disease

In a new study, researchers found that sticking to a healthy lifestyle including not smoking, not being overweight, and exercising regularly, is linked to...

Zinc, folic acid supplements cannot boost fertility in men

In a new study, researchers found that zinc and folic acid, a pair of dietary supplements long touted as an effective treatment for male...

Weight loss surgery greatly benefits people with obesity and diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that weight loss surgery could bring long-term health benefits in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The research...

Just one night of sleep loss can increase Alzheimer’s biomarker in the body

In a new study, researchers found that when young, healthy men were deprived of just one night of sleep, they had higher levels of...

Scientists find an effective way to boost fat loss

In a new study, researchers found that moderate-intensity exercise combined with a supplement that suppresses appetite could boost the rate at which fat is...

Processed foods strongly linked to obesity epidemic in the U.S.

In a new study, researchers found that as food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. They concluded...

First-time marathon may reduce blood pressure, arterial stiffness, vascular aging

In a new study, researchers found that running a marathon for the first time could have several health benefits. They found that for first-time marathon...

Don’t work harder, work smarter

We need to stop believing people need to work harder to be productive and instead think about how we can work smarter, says Associate...

The best way to ditch bad habits: what science can teach us

It’s a new year and many people are in the mood for making a fresh start. And that often means giving something up (cigarettes,...