A good diet is almost like the "magic medicine" that can stop the arteries from clogging with cholesterol. So, why don't more people eat healthy?

A team of scientists has shown that intermittent fasting (reducing the number of hours of intake and extending the hours of ...

“These findings suggest that BMI and obesity prevalence in the U.S. decreased in 2023 for the first time in more than a decade,” the authors write. “The most notable decrease was in the South, which ...

Being overweight or obese increases your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and types of cancer.

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered sex-specific differences in how fat accumulates in muscle and ...

Sugar-sweetened beverages were responsible for an estimated 9.8% of new type 2 diabetes cases and 3.1% of cardiovascular ...

A GROUNDBREAKING screening initiative is being rolled out in the region to improve people's heart health. The programme, spearheaded by West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, aims to take the ...

Matthew Nystoriak, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), has uncovered groundbreaking insights into heart health in ...

Every eight-ounce serving of a sugar-sweetened beverage consumed worldwide contributes to a mounting public health crisis. According to new research from Tufts University, these drinks, from sodas to ...

Chest pains need to be taken seriously. Once you've ruled out a heart problem, here's what doctors would like you to know.

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of ...