How social factors influence patients’ fitness before surgery
Social and environmental factors may influence fitness ahead of surgery, reveals research led by Lancaster University.
Health
Health
Health
Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And five other common questions about breasts and bras
We’re all born with mammary glands—better known as breasts. These are made of glandular tissue, fat and the ligaments that attach them to our chest wall.
Health
Menopause and brain fog: Why lifestyle medicine could make a difference
By 2030, an estimated 47 million women worldwide will enter menopause each year. The transition through menopause can last several years and brings with it a host of physical, mental and brain changes. One of the most distressing symptoms reported by w…
Health
How noise, air pollution, heat and chemicals act together to damage the cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular diseases comprise a broad range of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias. These conditions remain the number …
Health
From clear skin to detoxing, chlorophyll and collagen supplements promise a lot, but what does the science say?
Walk into any health store, scroll through TikTok, or browse the shelves of your favorite beauty retailer, and you’ll be met with a familiar promise: that a pill, powder or potion could be the secret to glowing skin, boosted energy, or even inner “deto…
Health
How AI could help prevent 600 million cases of food poisoning
An international team of researchers has demonstrated how artificial intelligence (AI) can now detect contaminated food in fields and factories before it reaches consumers, potentially saving four million deaths annually.
Health
‘Japanese walking’ promises big health gains in 30 minutes: Health experts are skeptical
It promises the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in just 30 minutes. No gym membership required. Just a pair of shoes and a willingness to alternate between brisk and slow-paced walking in three-minute bursts.
Health
Dollar stores’ food options may not be hurting American diets overall, analysis shows
Using dollar stores for food purchases may be a common practice for Americans looking to free up funds for the rest of their grocery list, researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition S…
Health
Environmental impact of our food choices linked to human health damage
Planetary health and human health are closely interconnected. What harms the environment, whether in the short or long term, also affects human health. With this planetary health approach, a pioneering study in Spain has quantified for the first time t…
Health
‘Sneaky’ menu reshuffle can help diners make healthier, greener choices
Pioneering research has uncovered a cunning way to curry favor with diners’ food choices, so they’re more likely to select meals which have a much lower carbon footprint and reduced fat content.