Health
Walk faster, live longer: How just 15 minutes a day can boost lifespan
Regular walking is widely recognized for its significant benefits to overall health and well-being. ...View More
This gut hormone could explain 40% of IBS-D cases—and lead to a cure
High levels of a hormone found in cells in the gut could underlie many cases of chronic diarrhea and ...View More
Is the air you breathe silently fueling dementia? A 29-million-person study says yes
An analysis of studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people has highlighted the role tha ...View More
7000 steps a day cuts death risk by 47%—and that might be all you need
A major new study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7000 steps a day offers simi ...View More
Breakthrough: How radiation helps the immune system kill cancer
By sparking the immune system into action, radiation therapy makes certain tumors that resist immuno ...View More
The fungus that makes bread better for you
New research in Plants, People, Planet indicates that bread wheat's micronutrient content can be inc ...View More
New genetic test predicts obesity before you start kindergarten
A new genetic analysis using data from over five million people has provided a clearer understanding ...View More
One pregnancy shot slashes baby RSV hospitalizations by 72% — and shields for months
Vaccination of pregnant women has been linked to a drop in newborns being admitted to hospital with ...View More
A tiny chemistry hack just made mRNA vaccines safer, stronger, and smarter
As millions of people know firsthand, the most common side effect of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 ...View More
New Duke study finds obesity rises with caloric intake, not couch time
A newly released study from Duke University's Pontzer Lab, housed in the Department of Evolutionary ...View More
