They found that people with both abdominal obesity and low muscle mass were 83% more likely to die than people without either condition. It matters because it reflects two problems happening at the ...

A large register study suggests GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may be linked with lower rates of depression, anxiety and substance use problems. People taking semaglutide had fewer psychiatric ...

Researchers say they have identified a brainstem region that may help drive high blood pressure. The area appears to link forceful breathing patterns with nerve signals that tighten blood vessels. It ...

A new study suggests exposure to PFAS, often called forever chemicals, may be linked to lower bone density in adolescence. The association appeared strongest for some chemicals and may depend on when ...

A Swedish study suggests children with obesity remain at higher risk of future illness even when blood tests and blood pressure look normal. Those classed as metabolically healthy still had a much ...

The important bit is that movement does not have to mean elite sport, because small amounts done consistently still count. Doctors have long known that physical activity improves health, but it is ...

A new mouse study suggests activating a low oxygen response pathway may improve both metabolism and bone health in obesity. Treated mice gained less weight, handled glucose better and showed stronger ...

A small study suggests people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet may have higher levels of two mitochondrial microproteins linked to healthy ageing. These molecules, called humanin and SHMOOSE, ...

A two year trial suggests a daily multivitamin may modestly slow ...

Drinking apple cider vinegar on a regular basis could help manage type 2 diabetes, a US study has shown. The distinctive vinegar, commonly used for home cooking and homeopathic medicines, has ...

A new weight loss injection called retatrutide has shown remarkable results in helping users shed weight quickly. However, recent research suggests that the drug, which is developed by the makers of ...

Recent research suggests that acupuncture may offer measurable benefits for individuals living with type 2 diabetes, particularly in enhancing blood glucose control and other metabolic factors. A ...