Research makes strong case for broader use of GLP1 drugs to protect hearts
New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)…
More physical activity linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk in adults
New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)…
More data, more answers? A 1.9 million-person health study shows why scale has limits
One of the world’s largest health cohorts provides researchers with an unusually detailed view of disease across Britain,…
Could one amino acid help explain why men tend to live shorter lives?
Researchers combined blood amino acid measurements with genetic evidence to investigate whether two closely linked nutrients could help…
Flavorings, colors and sweeteners emerge as UPF markers linked to depression risk
By tracking dozens of ingredients associated with ultra-processed foods, researchers investigated whether some components of the modern diet…
Sunlight, blood sugar and diabetes: a new study finds an intriguing connection
From winter UVA levels to long-term sun-seeking habits, a large UK Biobank study explores how different patterns of…
Neuroticism and adversity dominate depression and anxiety risk in UK Biobank study
A 13-year UK Biobank analysis suggests that neuroticism, adversity, and other psychosocial pressures may explain more of the…
A new tool that predicts obesity-related disease risk beyond BMI
A data-driven tool built from nearly 200,000 individuals reveals who is most likely to develop serious obesity-related diseases,…
Loneliness is linked to higher risk of degenerative heart valve disease
Adults who reported feeling lonely had a higher risk of developing degenerative heart valve disease, even after accounting for…
What happens when more of your exercise is vigorous instead of moderate?
A major UK Biobank study suggests that when total activity stays the same, doing a greater share at…
Small, combined improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity may yield major heart benefits
New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated…
Are socially isolated people more likely to develop cancer? Study of 350,000 adults explores the risk
A massive UK Biobank analysis suggests that objective social isolation may modestly increase cancer risk, particularly in women,…