A diet heavy in ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of mortality among older Americans by as much as 10%, according to new research.The research tracked the diet and health of over half a million participants over more than 20…

Ketogenic diets support short-term weight loss, but the precise mechanisms behind metabolic changes are still unknown.New research in mice and humans suggests the ketogenic diet may protect against obesity by increasing specific bile acids and decreasing calorie absorption in the…

Of the approximately 530 million adults worldwide who have diabetes, about 98% have type 2 diabetes. Several factors can increase a person’s type 2 diabetes risk. Recently, scientists have been examining the gut microbiome as a possible link to heightened…

Recent research on mice suggests that daily exposure to a warm environment, like a sauna, could help older adults, particularly women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance.This study highlights whole-body heat therapy as a simple, non-invasive approach to promote healthier…

The composition of the gut microbiome is being increasingly recognized as essential for overall health and effective weight management.A new study in mice suggests that protein-rich diets can influence gut bacteria and their byproducts, potentially affecting body weight and composition.More…

About 64 million people globally have heart failure.Researchers from Michigan State University say losing the sense of smell may help predict a person’s risk of developing heart failure.Scientists did not find a link between loss of smell and heart disease…

A new consensus definition of long COVID was established by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.The definition is ‘an infection-associated chronic condition (IACC) that occurs after SARS-CoV-2 infection and is present for at least 3 months as a…

Our diet is one of the environmental factors that can influence our risk of cancer. Past studies show following a healthy diet may lower a person’s cancer mortality risk, while eating unhealthy foods may increase a person’s risk of dying…

Researchers have discovered a blood marker they say can help in diagnosing certain neurodegenerative diseases.Many neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS, are diagnosed by ruling out other diseases as the cause of a person’s symptoms.Medical professionals often cannot definitively diagnose many…

Researchers say living a healthy life after age 80 improves a person’s chances of living to 100.A healthy diet and regular exercise are important components of such a plan.Experts say it’s never too late to start living healthy.A study published…

Colorectal, or bowel, cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths.Treatments include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy, but the efficacy of treatment depends on the type of bowel cancer the person has.A…

High-fat diets, like the typical Western diet, have been associated with obesity and mental health disorders like anxiety.A new study in rats suggests that obesity caused by a high-fat diet may alter the gut microbiome and gut-brain signaling, contributing to…

Dementia with Lewy bodies is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia affecting older adults.There is currently no cure for dementia with Lewy bodies.New therapies are needed to help prevent the development of this condition.Researchers from the University of Iowa report…

A study from China suggest that a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet with meal replacement may be helpful for people with type 2 diabetes.Researchers reported that participants on the eating plan had better glycemic control and weight loss at 16 weeks…

Researchers report that people who walk regularly have fewer episodes of activity-limiting back pain and go longer between such episodes.They said that study participants who received a mix of counseling and walking therapy cut in half their need to seek…