Tooth infection linked to poor blood glucose control

New research suggests chronic infections around the tip of a tooth root…

Retatrutide may become the most powerful weight loss drug yet

A major phase 3 trial suggests retatrutide may outperform current blockbuster weight…

Global obesity is no longer rising at the same speed everywhere

A huge international analysis suggests obesity rates may be starting to level…

Tiny particles from the gut may help drive ageing-related disease

A new mouse study suggests microscopic particles released in the gut may…

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…