New biomarkers identify trauma patients at risk for chronic critical illness
New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, identified biomarkers of a distinct immune profile that could be…
Plague emerged earlier than thought and hit hunter-gatherers hard
Ancient genomes from Siberian graves reveal that plague was already lethal in small hunter-gatherer communities, reshaping ideas about…
How We Die Reveals How We Live—What Data Says About American Life
Prescription pain pills and medical instruments issues in United States getty To understand life in America, we must…
One drink a day may be the new upper limit for safer alcohol guidance
New lifetime-risk modeling challenges the idea that moderate drinking is physiologically safe, showing that alcohol-related death and disease…
Strength training and cardio combo work best together
Following more than 147,000 adults for up to three decades, researchers found that moderate resistance training was linked…
90-120 weekly minutes of strength training linked to lower risk of death
Clocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for lowering…
The right seafood choices can help diets meet health and climate goals
A new review shows fish can help bridge nutrition and sustainability goals, but only when consumers choose lower-impact…
This Common Habit Could Signal Serious Health Problems in Later Life
A long-term study of older adults suggests that certain daytime napping patterns—particularly longer, more frequent, and morning naps—may…
Swedish study paints a more nuanced picture of Japan’s long life expectancy
Although people in Japan tend to live long lives, this does not necessarily mean they are healthier than…
Exercise cuts ‘chemo brain’ and fatigue in cancer patients
A simple home-based exercise plan helped patients stay active during chemotherapy, reducing mental fatigue and showing potential to…
Berries, apples, and citrus linked to greater happiness and optimism
A decade-long analysis of over 40,000 women reveals that diets rich in flavonoid-packed foods like berries, apples, and…
Global breast cancer burden rising fastest in low-income countries
Despite recent advancements in breast cancer treatments, new breast cancer cases in women are predicted to rise by a third globally from 2.3…