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Honey produced by some species of Australian stingless bees possesses impressive bacteria- and fungi-killing properties, according to new research. With problems of antimicrobial resistance, the golden syrup has the potential to be used alongside or ...

For the first time, scientists have unraveled just how high levels of fructose affect the body, flipping a genetic switch as it's broken down - one that primes your immune system to overreact to things it would normally ignore. In this "trigger happy ...

Eating just one extra serving of leafy greens a day could help protect your heart, according to a new long-term study that found that a higher intake of vitamin K1, found in spinach, kale and broccoli, was linked to a lower risk of dying from heart . ...

The increase in dog ownership has seen an associated increase in dog-walking-related injuries, which can impose a substantial financial burden on the healthcare system, according to a new study. Helpfully, there are easy ways to avoid injury.

A new study has found that for older adults receiving in-home care, loneliness doesn't increase the risk of death. The findings contradict much of the existing research into the link between loneliness and health.

In a massive study of nearly 50,000 women over a time frame of 30 years, researchers found that drinking more coffee - to a point - during midlife was linked to less chronic disease, physical mobility issues and cognitive decline in later years. ...

According to a new study, combining exercise with omega-3 supplements reduced inflammation and, thereby, the severity of a chronic tooth root infection. It suggests a relatively simple means of controlling these infections, which can result in bone . ...

Obesity caused by a high-fat Western diet damages the pancreas, affecting insulin production and blood sugar control even after dietary changes and weight is lost. The new research suggests that early intervention is needed to stop obesity from ...

A small daily dose of kombucha made from black tea has been shown to meaningfully reshape the gut microbiome in adults - particularly those with obesity - without any dietary changes. And, importantly, the gut "makeover" boosts beneficial bacteria .. ...

A large meta-analysis has found that the drug leading the charge in anti-aging science is just as effective in protecting cells and cognitive function as cutting calories or intermittent fasting (IF). It's the most comprehensive study of rapamycin .. ...