A cool shower, damp cloth, spray bottle or wet towel can help bring your temperature down. Cooling the neck, wrists and feet can feel especially effective.

A trial found that supervised Nordic walking significantly reduced symptoms in adults with moderate to severe depression. Most of the improvement happened within the first five weeks of the 10-week ...

Research suggests the difference between stopping and sticking with it often comes down to motivation, enjoyment and support. People are more likely to keep exercising when they feel in control of the ...

Ultra-processed foods may affect focus and mental processing, even in people who otherwise eat fairly well. Researchers from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University ...

A large study found that three servings of French fries per week were linked with a 20% higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Boiled, baked and mashed potatoes were not linked with the same significant ...

The UK has approved its first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet for weight loss and weight management. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has authorised a semaglutide tablet under the ...

A new mouse study suggests fructose sends a weaker fullness signal than glucose. Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center looked at how the two sugars communicate with the brain through the ...

A small clinical study found that a short-term low-calorie fasting-style diet reduced markers of gum disease inflammation. The fasting group showed lower inflammatory markers in both blood and gum ...

A phase 3 trial found that retatrutide significantly reduced HbA1c and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes. The weekly injection acts on three hormone pathways, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon. The ...

New research shows that anemia could lead to a false diagnosis of type 2 diabetes if HbA1c is used as the diagnostic method. In the UK, HbA1c is advocated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for ...

They ferment fibre and other food components that escape digestion in the upper gut. In doing so, they produce short-chain fatty acids, which can be absorbed and used by the body. The researchers ...