Aerobic exercise could have the final say on fatty livers
In a new study, researchers highlight that fitness may be a more important clinical endpoint for improvement in patients with fatty liver diseases during...
Popular weight loss diet may influence your gut health
Low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets have attracted public interest in recent years for their proposed benefits in lowering inflammation and promoting weight loss and heart...
Vegetables could be the fountain of youth, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that plant protein is better than animal protein for people’s health and longevity.
These findings have important public health...
This “good” habit can ruin your sleep at night
In a new survey, researchers found that a majority of U.S. people lose sleep due to reading.
Losing sleep to get lost in a book...
This drug for alcohol use disorder may help lose weight
A recent study at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) found that disulfiram, a drug used to treat alcohol use disorder for more than...
7 myths about sunglasses that could damage your vision
Did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye disease?
The good news is that prevention is simple: Wear...
Your body can cope surprisingly well with one-off calorie indulgence
In a new study, researchers found that our metabolism is surprisingly good at coping with the over-indulgence of calories.
The study involved participants eating pizza...
Why obesity is so common in people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a hormone that connects the body's metabolism and immune response system may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous...
Enjoy your nap, but know the pros and cons
You could read this story now. Or you could take a nap first, and perhaps tackle it feeling more alert and refreshed.
Health-wise, is that...
These two things lead to shorter lockdown, lower COVID-19 death rate
In a new study, researchers have developed a mathematical model that allows public health officials to determine how various levels of lockdown affect both...