Health Topics

Vancouver, Canada - A new study from Simon Fraser University has found that nurse home visiting programs can significantly improve the lives of young, first-time mothers and their children, particularly those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. The research,...

Dallas, TX - A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that more aggressive blood pressure control can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. Led by researchers at UT...

Rehovot, Israel - Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have developed a groundbreaking method that can analyze a stool sample to reveal a wealth of information about an individual's health, diet, and microbiome. Dubbed IPHOMED, this technique can identify...

A new study published in the Journals of Gerontology has found that regular dog walking can significantly improve mobility and reduce falls in older adults. The study, conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin, is the first to look at the link between dog...

London, UK - A new study published in BMC Medicine has found that intermittent fasting (IF) can be an effective alternative to traditional continuous calorie restriction diets for improving metabolic health. Researchers analyzed data from over 9,800 participants...