The findings do not prove social life directly changes lifespan, but they suggest relationships and early-life stress may leave measurable biological signatures. Health is not only shaped by food, ...

Researchers found that the hippocampus, a key memory region, appears to undergo a major immune-cell shift from around age 50. Long-standing brain immune cells called microglia seemed to decline and ...

An experimental once-daily GLP-1 pill called aleniglipron helped people with obesity or overweight lose up to 12.1% of body weight in 36 weeks. Unlike injectable GLP-1 medicines, aleniglipron is a ...

A new review suggests regular exercise may support the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear waste during sleep. The effect may come through better sleep, healthier blood vessels, lower ...

A small trial found older women who ate within an eight- to nine-hour window improved more on some planning and ...

GLP-1 drugs are best known for reducing appetite and supporting blood glucose control. New research suggests some oral GLP-1 drugs may also affect the reward side of eating. That matters because ...

A rat study suggests nutrient signals from the gut help the brain form memories about food. The effect depended on the vagus nerve and involved acetylcholine signalling in the hippocampus. High-fat ...

For people cutting down on sugary drinks, unsweetened sparkling water looks like a much better option for teeth. People often ...

We can all get a bit hungry if it has been hours since we last ate. But spare a thought for how hungry Angus Barbieri must have been after he went 382 days without eating. That’s not a typo. In 1965, ...

Dr David Cavan is a diabetes physician with a special interest in self-management of the disease. He was previously a Consultant Physician at the Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre for 17 years ...