High dose of oats reduces LDL cholesterol in people with metabolic syndrome

A University of Bonn study found that an intensive two-day oat-based diet…

Red meat intake associated with higher odds of diabetes

A large cross-sectional analysis of NHANES data found higher intake of total,…

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution leads to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s

A national cohort study of nearly 28 million older adults linked long-term…

How exercise may protect the brain

Scientists have identified a mechanism in mice that helps explain how exercise…

GLP-1 medicines: side effects, rare risks and what to monitor

A 2026 review summarised the safety profile of GLP-1 receptor agonists and…

Ultra-processed foods engineered to be addictive

A major analysis argues that many ultra-processed foods are engineered to drive…

Breakfast protein helps appetite, fibre helps the gut and both improve metabolic markers

A small controlled trial tested two calorie-restricted “big breakfast” diets that differed…

Baduanjin – a low-effort routine that matches brisk walking in major trial

Baduanjin, a traditional eight-movement mind-body routine, lowered blood pressure in a randomised…

BBC investigation finds Voy and MedExpress finds weight loss jabs sold without full checks

A BBC investigation found it was possible to order weight-loss injections from…

High intake of ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in cancer survivors

A long-running cohort study found that cancer survivors who ate the most…