New research suggests that older adults may move slower partly because it costs them more energy than younger adults.

Researchers say MRI scans can more accurately detect heart disease in women, leading to earlier diagnosis and more effective ...

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A new study in mice suggests the hypothesis that brain-cleansing occurs during sleep may be inaccurate. The findings show ...

A recent study found that people who regularly added salt to food at the table had a 41% increased risk for gastric cancer ...

Researchers say plant-based diets such as vegan and vegetarian eating plans provide an array of health benefits, including ...

Researchers say GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy are effective for long-term weight loss ...

A recent study suggests that targeting multiple areas of the flu virus' proteins may be the key to creating a flu vaccine ...

A new study provides evidence suggesting those who participate in extreme exercise may live longer. Researchers tracked a ...

New research shows that adolescents and young adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes may be at higher risk of developing ...

Researchers have found that the same nerves that signal muscles to move can also stimulate brain-boosting molecules.

Researchers say they have discovered that larger fat cells can help with weight loss while smaller fat cells are conversely ...