Common artificial sweeteners could be toxic to your gut
In a new study, researchers find FDA-approved artificial sweeteners and sport supplements are toxic to digestive gut microbes.
The study is done by researchers at...
How sleep deprivation hinders your memory
In a new study, researchers at Michigan State University examined how sleep deprivation affects daily functions.
The results reveal just how detrimental operating without sleep...
Diabetes drug metformin could protect eyes from blindness
In a recent study, researchers from Taiwan have shown that people with type 2 diabetes who took a common diabetes medication, metformin, had a...
Weight loss surgery may prevent womb cancer in obese women
In a new study, researchers found that in women who had the gastric sleeve or bypass surgery for obesity, the precancerous tissue in their...
5 lifestyle changes to enhance your mood and mental health
When someone is diagnosed with a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety, first line treatments usually include psychological therapies and medication.
What’s not...
Study of 500,000 confirms how obesity harms our health
Increased body mass index (BMI) - a measure of weight accounting for a person's height—has been shown to be a likely causal contributor to...
Want healthy late-night snacks? Try cottage cheese
Eager to eat a snack before sleep? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, according to researchers at Florida State...
One drink of alcohol may shorten your life as much as smoking a cigarette
Although recent studies have suggested that moderate drinking is linked to lower risks of heart disease and dementia, some research has challenged the findings.
For...
Obesity may increase your asthma risk
In a recent study, researchers from Rutgers University found that obesity changes how airway muscles function, which increases the risk of developing asthma.
The prevalence...
Exercise may delay cognitive decline in this type of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers find for people carrying a genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's disease, doing at least 2.5 hours of physical activity...