A healthier thymus predicts longer life and lower cancer and heart disease risk in adults
A long-overlooked immune organ may hold critical clues to longevity, with new imaging evidence linking thymic health to…
Puberty reshapes DNA to worsen or reverse insulin resistance
A longitudinal study shows that puberty may reprogram children’s epigenetic profiles in ways that track worsening or improving…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…
Short-term oatmeal diet improves cholesterol and metabolic health markers
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by…
PFAS exposure increases gestational diabetes risk
A comprehensive review of nearly 130 studies shows the strongest evidence to date that “forever chemicals” are associated…
Light daily movement linked to longer life in cardiometabolic disease
Even small increases in everyday movement may translate into meaningful survival benefits for people living with advanced heart,…
Swapping high-carb snacks for tree nuts cuts food cravings in young adults at metabolic risk
Swapping common snack foods for a modest daily portion of tree nuts curbed cravings for sweets and fast…
Sitting 8 hours a day? Even exercise can’t undo the damage; these habits might |
Sitting at your desk for eight hours (or more) a day and heading to the gym in the…
Scientists Just Discovered a Surprising Side Effect of a Popular Diabetes Drug
Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Getty Images. EatingWell Design. Key Points Metformin may blunt blood vessel…
Diabetes drug blunts exercise-induced health improvements
A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be sabotaging one of the most trusted strategies for preventing the disease:…
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Chinese patients with schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Psychiatry
Simonsen C, Sundet K, Vaskinn A, Birkenaes AB, Engh JA, Færden A, et al. Neurocognitive dysfunction in bipolar…
Precision probiotics lower blood sugar and cholesterol in mice
A new mouse study reveals that carefully selected probiotics can lower blood sugar, body fat, and cholesterol levels…