Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Starved of motion? Why our kids need a ‘movement diet’
Nicky Pellegrino Health writer·New Zealand Listener· 29 Oct, 2025 05:01 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to…
NHS trial finds ‘simple’ diet is ‘highly effective’ against IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system, causing stomach cramps, bloating and diarrhoea. It is usually a…
The three vitamins and minerals you may not know you’re deficient in
Many people may be aware they are lacking vitamin D or calcium but some other vitamins and minerals…
Fatty foods help regulate your body, linking diet, sleep, and metabolism
Scientists have long known that animals pace their sleep, hunger, and activity with the changing light of the…
Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding
Researchers found that mothers who ate both peanuts and peanut butter during pregnancy had children with distinct DNA…
AI-powered app matches human-led programs in diabetes prevention
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered…
‘I lost 7st 2lb – the biggest tip I can give fellow dieters is to add this game-changing ingredient to every meal’
With weight loss jabs now behind a significant number of body transformations, experts are championing natural methods for…
Food tax shift could have both environmental and human health benefits
More expensive steak, cheaper tomatoes, but the same total cost for the average basket of groceries at the…
Your Fitness App May Sabotage Your Motivation, Study Suggests
(Photo by Krakenimages.com on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell What the researchers actually looked at: 13,799 negatively toned posts…
‘Best’ health gadget left shoppers ‘shocked to learn’ about their diet
The Lingo by Abbott is a smart, wearable device that provides personalised insights to help users understand how…