Just 30 minutes of hard exercise a week may still make a difference

Researchers say short bursts of high-intensity exercise adding up to around 30…

Seven days of fasting triggers major changes across the body

A study of healthy volunteers found that prolonged fasting caused large, coordinated…

Ultra processed foods may raise asthma risk in children

A Spanish study found that children getting more than 30% of their…

Scientists are exploring a way to fight gum disease without wiping out healthy bacteria

Researchers found that bacteria in dental plaque use chemical signals to coordinate…

Older Americans’ diets fall into five clear patterns and some are far riskier than others

A large US study identified five main dietary patterns in adults aged…

Gut bacteria may help explain why bariatric surgery works better for some people than others

A new study suggests changes in gut bacteria after bariatric surgery are…

New implant aims to connect insulin-producing cells directly to blood vessels

Researchers have developed an experimental implant designed to connect insulin-producing cells directly…

Metformin may lower blood sugar mainly through the gut

A new mouse study suggests metformin may work primarily by acting on…

Forever chemicals found in almost every blood sample tested

A large US laboratory study found at least one PFAS chemical in…

Simple floor exercises may improve balance and agility

A small study suggests 10 minutes of gentle floor exercises a day…