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A massive global study has turned up some grim news: that nearly 87% of us are not routinely getting quality sleep and meeting physical activity levels needed for our long-term health. Now, scientists have discovered that one is more influential than ...

Adding to the growing body of research that proves our microbiome is a powerful ally in fighting disease, scientists have found that an easy-to-get nutrient in our food causes our guts to produce powerful insulin-regulating compounds.

Kale has long been crowned a "superfood," praised for its rich antioxidant and nutrient content - but new research suggests many of those perks go untapped unless you pair the leaves with a simple addition that boosts your body's ability to absorb .. ...

Beyond the myriad complications that come with diabetes, patients have to additionally put up with regular blood sugar testing - which involves either multiple pin pricks a day to draw blood or wearing a continuous glucose monitor patch that needs to ...

Vitamin C may offer meaningful protection against one of the world's invisible but pervasive health threats - fine-particle air pollution. New research has found that the common antioxidant can significantly reduce the lung inflammation and cellular ...

In the first US study looking at whether the recommended fluoride levels in drinking water affects brain function, researchers have found that the hot-button mineral has no negative impacts on cognition - and may actually be giving it a boost.

Terrified of bloodwork, needles, and clinic bills? Science is getting closer and closer to collecting our health data in fast, affordable, and pain-free ways - the latest example being a cup sticker that measures vitamin C levels in the user's sweat.

Scientists have made history with a device that successfully eavesdrops on the neuronal chatter between the brain and the gut, furthering our understanding of its intrinsic interconnectedness - and how it drives health and disease throughout the body ...

Imagine having your own fitness coach available at any moment, who won't charge you $100 an hour. This might now become a reality! BodyPark, a Hong Kong-based company that develops AI-powered fitness technology, has unveiled its minimalistic AI ...

Our fat tissue could be used to make our bones regrow, with scientists successfully using adipose cells to repair spinal compression fractures. It could change how breaks are treated and improve bone strength in diseases such as osteoporosis.