Are cats good for our health?
Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they’ve been comforting...
Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
Avid local politics follower and retired journalist Paul Krueger had a full day. He sat in on a San Diego City Council meeting, swam...
Standing desks are bad for your health – new study
The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion).
These desks have been hailed as a simple...
Walking just more than 4000 steps daily can help you live longer, study finds
Good news for those who find intense workouts daunting: a large international study shows that you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy...
What are the key links between obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Obesity has become one of the biggest health issues around the world, and it’s closely connected with type 2 diabetes. People who are obese...
Poor sleep in middle age linked to faster brain aging
New research suggests that sleep problems in early middle age may be linked to faster brain aging later in life. A study published on...
A new drug shows promising results for weight loss and diabetes management
Scientists from Yale and other research institutions have discovered that a drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes can also lead to significant...
Regular exercise could reduce the severity of hangovers
Most of us have been there: a night of fun turns into a morning of regret—complete with a pounding headache, nausea and fatigue.
While there...
Scientists find key genes that drive muscle aging
Scientists have identified new genes that may play a key role in how muscles age, potentially leading to new treatments that could slow down...
Common sleep supplement could boost memory function
A recent study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University has brought some exciting news about melatonin, a hormone usually known for helping people sleep.
Scientists...