Any exercise could lower heart disease risk in overweight people
In a new study, researchers found that for obese or overweight adults, any amount of exercise might lower the risk of developing heart disease...
Sleep too little or too much linked to this deadly lung disease
Our internal body clocks regulate nearly every cell in the human body, driving 24-hour cycles in many processes such as sleeping, hormone secretion, and...
How bacteria in your gut affect your mental and body health
Many people are familiar with the idea that gut bacteria are important for health. Given their location, you might assume that role is only...
Cloth masks may help prevent COVID-19 transmission, new study shows
In a new review study, researchers found that cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, block droplet, and aerosol contamination of...
Urban green spaces could strengthen human immune systems
In a new study, researchers found that revegetation of green spaces within cities can improve soil microbiota diversity towards a more natural, biodiverse state,...
A simple way to effectively boost your mental health
In a new study, researchers found that people who live their lives with a sense of gratitude are happier and less likely to suffer...
Scientists find why some people have problems with alcohol
In a new study, researchers did a genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people and identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking.
The research...
Overweight people with COPD may have higher risk of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have linked being overweight with an increased risk of getting COVID-19 in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),...
Washing hands in this way may help lower COVID-19 infection risk
In a new study, researchers found that moderate frequency hand-washing 6-10 times a day is linked to a lower risk of coronavirus infection.
The research...
This protein food could build muscle better than milk protein
In a new study, researchers found that mycoprotein, the protein-rich food source that is unique to Quorn products, stimulates post-exercise muscle building to a...