Researchers are investigating whether a short voice recording could one day help health services identify people at greater ...

A 12-week study found three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not worsen weight, body fat, cholesterol or insulin resistance in adults with overweight or obesity. Participants consuming more dairy ...

A study found frequent cannabis users had higher cortisol levels immediately after waking than non-users. The usual morning ...

A small UK trial found people who added a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie while improving their diet had lower depression scores after four weeks. It can help people increase fruit ...

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 ...

That could matter because lipoprotein (a), often shortened to Lp (a), is an inherited cholesterol-related particle that can raise cardiovascular risk even when standard cholesterol results look ...

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, ...

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 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 ...

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 ...