A new analysis of Child Measurement Program data from England, Scotland, and Wales challenges recent reports suggesting children in Britain are getting shorter. The analysis, conducted by researchers at the University of ...
Mar 3, 2026
0
11
The prevalence of obesity and severe obesity markedly increased among adults and children in the United States from the 1970s and 1980s until now, according to two reports published in the February Health E-Stats, a publication ...
Mar 2, 2026
0
9
Have you ever heard someone claim they have a fast metabolism? This typically means they can eat whatever they want without gaining weight. Meanwhile, others blame their inability to lose weight on having a slow metabolism.But ...
Mar 2, 2026
0
10
The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and self-discipline.
Mar 1, 2026
0
17
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine's School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered how muscle stem cells "flip a switch" to rebuild damaged muscle—a finding that could help address muscle loss ...
Feb 27, 2026
0
17
Metabolic dysfunction, rather than steatotic liver disease (SLD), seems to be the main driver of chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk, according to research published online Feb. 23 in Nutrition & Diabetes.
Feb 27, 2026
0
6
It's rare to make it through an episode of your favorite show without seeing a commercial for a prescription drug that includes a lengthy list of side effects and a prompt to speak with a doctor. And while these familiar ...
Feb 27, 2026
0
7
Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out.
Feb 26, 2026
0
12
Human metabolism is regulated by internal clocks, the so-called circadian rhythms. Many processes, such as sugar uptake, fat burning, or hormone release, oscillate during the day, i.e., they fluctuate and exhibit characteristic ...
Feb 26, 2026
0
9
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) can cause more serious liver conditions, such as liver failure. A new study, led by Lund University in Sweden, presents new data that may lead to better disease ...
Feb 26, 2026
0
11
