Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers investigated the relationship between levels of physical activity in middle-aged women and their health outcomes. Credit: Greg Rosenke, Unsplash (CC0, https://cr

Updated on: April 21,2026

Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers investigated the relationship between levels of physical activity in middle-aged women and their health outcomes. Credit: Greg Rosenke, Unsplash (CC0, https://cr

Updated on:April 21,2026

Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Karola G from PexelsYou may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often over

Updated on: March 11,2026

Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Karola G from PexelsYou may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often over

Updated on:March 11,2026

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower a

Updated on: March 24,2026

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower a

Updated on:March 24,2026

Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

by Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinMelanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —"o

Updated on: February 15,2026

Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

by Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinMelanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —"o

Updated on:February 15,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on: May 31,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on:May 31,2026

Your blood proteins could predict your risk of an early death

by Nophar Geifman,The ConversationCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsImagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or cancer today,

Updated on: April 06,2026

Your blood proteins could predict your risk of an early death

by Nophar Geifman,The ConversationCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsImagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or cancer today,

Updated on:April 06,2026

Everyday speech may reveal early signs of brain health changes

by Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Ba

Updated on: February 16,2026

Everyday speech may reveal early signs of brain health changes

by Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Ba

Updated on:February 16,2026

Most U.S. teens use YouTube and TikTok daily, research finds

by I. EdwardsScrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.A newreportfrom the Pew Research Center has found that mos

Updated on: March 19,2026

Most U.S. teens use YouTube and TikTok daily, research finds

by I. EdwardsScrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.A newreportfrom the Pew Research Center has found that mos

Updated on:March 19,2026

With family support, adults in rural China reduced blood pressure by average of 10 mm Hg

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationNew research found family support helped adults in rural China reduce their blood pressure. Participants in a six-month, family-based prog

Updated on: April 02,2026

With family support, adults in rural China reduced blood pressure by average of 10 mm Hg

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationNew research found family support helped adults in rural China reduce their blood pressure. Participants in a six-month, family-based prog

Updated on:April 02,2026

Worrying about money and food ages the heart faster than traditional risk factors

byElsevierA novel analysis investigating the contribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) to cardiac aging has found that financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of acce

Updated on: April 02,2026

Worrying about money and food ages the heart faster than traditional risk factors

byElsevierA novel analysis investigating the contribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) to cardiac aging has found that financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of acce

Updated on:April 02,2026