PSA-based tool improves decision making for prostate cancer screening and treatment
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men. About 1 in 8 men will…
Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts
A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia…
Natural brakes on inflammation could treat chronic diseases
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation…
Incretin-based diabetes drugs show potential protective effects against dementia
A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes,…
Screen time may increase body fat in children
A study of primary school children shows that excess screen use is tied to higher body fat, while…
Woman, 34, shares what not eating rice and roti for 2 years did to her body: ‘I have more energy than a 20-year-old’
Can avoiding roti and rice, and combining this diet with strength training, benefit your overall health and help…
Study explores how biological and environmental systems regulate body weight
Pennington Biomedical researchers recently investigated the systems of the body that regulate weight, exploring whether our bodies defend an established weight target or if…
Star athletes promoting GLP-1s: What it means for your weight loss
That’s some serious star power! Shortly after his baffling Pizza Hut commercial dropped, ex-NFL star Tom Brady was…
Diet vs exercise: which is more important?
Tegan Taylor: Norman, are you familiar with the game ‘Would You Rather’? Norman Swan: No, but what would…
Study reveals the global economic costs of diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder and one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. On average,…
Five healthy habits for successfully aging in our 60s and 70s — and beyond
Even if someone doesn’t feel frail, the 60s and 70s are the ideal time to start working on…
Five healthy habits for longevity in your 40s and 50s
“Your body really needs that daily stimulus to get the most benefit,” he said. “But it also becomes…