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When choosing a protein powder, we generally want it to be low in sugar and carbohydrates, and to not taste terrible. We don't even consider that it might also be packed with dangerously high levels of lead. But this is what a new report has found, . ...

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes produce serotonin that protects against inflammation and damage.

A one-week, clinician-supported online therapy program significantly reduced anxiety and improved daily functioning for adults with social anxiety disorder, according to a new study. It's a promising step toward more flexible, accessible treatments.

A new oral drug stands to become the first prescription pill specifically designed to regrow hair in both women and men. If approved following current Phase 3 trials, it would be the first new treatment for pattern hair loss in nearly 30 years - and ...

In a review of more than 200 clinical trials, scientists have identified which exercise offers the most benefits in relieving the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in both the short and long term. It's the most comprehensive look at physical activity . ...

For many, modern life has turned into a chair-bound marathon. Footsteps fade, finger taps rise, and prolonged stillness emerges as a silent threat to public health. Such sedentary lifestyles are fueling a surge in chronic illnesses, including heart . ...

A blend of natural compounds that blocks sugar damage extended lifespan in mice by curbing hunger and improving metabolism in a new study. It hints at a new way to fight obesity, diabetes, and aging without cutting calories.

For the first time, scientists have used innovative tech to demonstrate that a healthy microbiome needs a consistent flow of the right foods, finally proving that the "hunch" advice of 5 A Day is spot on, as far as your gut bugs are concerned.

For the first time, researchers have shown that tackling obstructive sleep apnea's two root causes at once, using both oxygen and a jaw-forwarding device, can dramatically cut breathing interruptions during sleep.

What naked mole-rats lack in the looks department they make up for it in longevity, living healthily for nearly four decades. Now scientists have uncovered just how they repair their DNA - and it has the potential to be harnessed for humans to do the ...