These three diets could help lose weight and benefit health
In a new study, researchers found there were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting, and...
Step it up: Walking more steps every day may help lower blood pressure
The smartwatches seen on the wrists of roughly 1 in 5 Americans could be more than just a fun gimmick but a potentially useful...
Coffee shops, fast food restaurants may benefit cognitive function in older people
When you think of fast food, you don't normally think of good health, but places such as the Golden Arches and neighborhood cafes may...
Your in-laws’ history of drinking problems could cause alcohol issues of your own
More than 14 million American adults suffer from some form of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a chronic inability to stop or control alcohol use...
Why people get sick in virtual reality
"Cybersickness" might sound right out of a sci-fi novel, but it's an illness impacting people across industries today.
UNSW Sydney researchers are trying to understand...
Scientists find a strong link between this health problem and COVID-19 death
In a new study, researchers found the prevalence of obesity in a population is linked to negative outcomes from COVID-19.
They found a strong link...
Eating pickles to prevent tooth cavities, study suggests
Pickles are an integral part of the diet in the southwest of China. When fruits and vegetables are fermented, healthy bacteria break down the...
This sleep pattern linked to high risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found disturbed sleep patterns do not cause Alzheimer's disease.
But people who are at high genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's...
Muscle strength can play a big role in your cognitive health
In a new study, researchers found a strong link between handgrip strength, walking speed, and cognition, indicating how improved physical health could boost elderly...
Major weight loss—whether from surgery or diet—could help treat diabetes
Gastric bypass surgery is the most effective therapy to treat or reverse type 2 diabetes in severely obese patients.
Many achieve remission of diabetes following...