A new study suggests the blood vessels inside fat tissue do more than respond to obesity and type 2 diabetes – they may actively help drive the disease process. Researchers found clear changes in ...

Muscle loss can affect strength, mobility and physical resilience, especially in older adults. It may also help explain the hollowed facial look that has been dubbed ‘Ozempic face’. Despite the name, ...

Researchers found that some beers contain measurable amounts of vitamin B6, with a typical serving sometimes providing around 15% to 20% of the daily requirement. Alcohol-free beers also contained ...

Researchers have found that the hormone FGF21 reversed obesity in mice by acting on a newly identified brain circuit in the hindbrain. Unlike GLP-1 drugs, which mainly reduce appetite, FGF21 appears ...

Irregular napping was not linked to higher mortality, suggesting timing and amount may matter more than simple day-to-day variation. The study does not show that naps are harmful, but it suggests ...

A new diabetes psychology pathway in Wales aims to give people faster access to mental health support designed specifically ...

A small study found that nurses working double shifts had higher cortisol levels, especially at midnight, than nurses working single shifts. That suggests longer shifts may disrupt the normal daily ...

New research suggests obesity may affect men and women differently, with men showing more abdominal fat and liver stress, ...

The government has announced plans to tighten the rules on school food in England. Under the proposals, deep-fried food would be banned from school dinners and sugary desserts would be limited to once ...

A new review argues that fructose does more than add calories and may directly drive fat production, energy depletion and metabolic dysfunction. The concern is mainly about fructose from free sugars ...

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness was linked to a 36% lower risk of depression, a 39% lower risk of dementia and a 29% lower risk of psychotic disorders. There was also a possible link with lower ...