10 ways to stay safe in the UK heatwave

The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for Wednesday…

Nordic walking may reduce depression symptoms within five weeks

A trial found that supervised Nordic walking significantly reduced symptoms in adults…

Enjoyment and support may matter more than willpower for sticking with exercise

Research suggests people are more likely to keep exercising when they enjoy…

French fries linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk but other potatoes were not

A large study found that three servings of French fries per week…

Ultra-processed foods may affect focus even in people with healthy diets

A study of more than 2,100 adults found that higher ultra-processed food…

Fasting diet may reduce gum disease inflammation

A small clinical study found that a short-term low-calorie fasting-style diet reduced…

Retatrutide improves blood sugar and weight loss in type 2 diabetes trial

A phase 3 trial found that retatrutide significantly reduced HbA1c and body…

First GLP-1 pill for weight loss approved in the UK

The MHRA has approved the UK’s first GLP-1 tablet for weight loss…

Fructose may send a weaker fullness signal to the brain than glucose

Researchers found that fructose and glucose affect hunger-related brain cells through different…

Gut microbes may affect how many calories you absorb from food

A new model suggests calorie labels do not tell the full story…