Heart disease is still the most common cause of death in the US, with key risk factors continuing to rise, researchers have said. The most recent data from the American Heart Association has shown ...

Scientists have discovered a direct link between gut microbes and anxiety-related behaviour. Microbial metabolites, particularly indoles, help regulate brain activity linked to fear and stress. This ...

Online pharmacies must now conduct in-person or video consultations to verify patient eligibility for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro. These medications are now deemed “high risk,” ...

Complications caused by type 1 diabetes can be spotted years before they develop thanks to data from continuous glucose monitors, new evidence has suggested. Researchers from the University of ...

Juice-only diets can increase inflammation and negatively affect gut and oral bacteria in as little as three days. Fibre is crucial for a healthy microbiome, and juicing removes much of it – allowing ...

Mental wellbeing peaks in the morning and declines towards midnight, according to a large UCL study. Weekends bring more emotional ups and downs, while weekdays provide steadier mental health patterns ...

Researchers have identified a group of specialised neurons in the brainstem that regulate when to stop eating. These neurons ...

Adolescents regularly consuming ultra-processed foods are more likely to have lower grades than those who rarely eat these foods, latest research has indicated. Scientists have found that ...

The human brain tends to contain more tiny plastic particles compared to human kidneys and the liver, new research has indicated. Scientists have found that microplastic levels in human brains have ...