Just 15 minutes a day could change your health
A new study reveals that just 15 minutes of physical activity a day, combined with a touch of friendly competition, can significantly boost your...
How accurate are wearable fitness trackers? Less than you might think
Back in 2010, Gary Wolf, then the editor of Wired magazine, delivered a TED talk in Cannes called "the quantified self."
It was about what...
A new textbook unlocks the secrets of aging
A new textbook, titled Aging: How Science Works, offers a clear and comprehensive look at what we know about aging today.
The book, written by...
This drug can lower diabetes risk and sustain weight loss
Tirzepatide, a medication known under the brand names Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss, has shown remarkable results in reducing the likelihood...
Widely used painkillers may be harmful to heart, kidneys, sleep and bodyweight
Painkillers are widely used to manage both acute and chronic pain, providing much-needed relief for many people.
However, recent research has highlighted potential health risks...
New study reveals the secret of weight-loss success
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has found that people who eat more protein and fiber while reducing their calorie intake...
This weight-loss drug could lower body fat, reducing heart disease risk
A recent study from researchers at UT Southwestern has shed light on an unexpected benefit of a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide.
This drug,...
Scientists find aging happens in sudden spurts during your 40s and 60s
If you've ever felt like your body is suddenly going through a lot of changes all at once, you're not imagining it.
A new study...
Study finds a new way to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes
Obesity is a leading cause of type 2 diabetes and other chronic illnesses that, together, are expected to claim more lives globally this year...
Loneliness linked to higher risk of nightmares
A new study, involving researchers from Oregon State University and several other institutions, has found a strong connection between loneliness and the frequency and...