Body

New research: Gut bacteria may influence your weight

New research suggests that the bacteria in the gut may influence several of the body's functions.

Can a 10-second finger exercise reduce the risk of dementia? Expert weighs in

A new social media trend promises a healthier brain with a simple finger exercise.

Hot weather can affect your medication – here’s how to store it

High temperatures can affect the storage of certain types of medication. Health experts are therefore urging people to take extra care during periods of hot weather.

The silent bone condition affecting millions worldwide

A common condition could be weakening your bones years before you notice.

How stress can affect your blood in just minutes

New research suggests that even short periods of psychological stress can trigger measurable changes in your blood within...

New research: Gut bacteria may influence your weight

New research suggests that the bacteria in the gut may influence several of the body's functions.

Can a 10-second finger exercise reduce the risk of dementia? Expert weighs in

A new social media trend promises a healthier brain with a simple finger exercise.

Hot weather can affect your medication – here’s how to store it

High temperatures can affect the storage of certain types of medication. Health experts are therefore urging people to take extra care during periods of hot weather.

The silent bone condition affecting millions worldwide

A common condition could be weakening your bones years before you notice.

Approved diabetes treatment for children as young as one year old

A new approval in the United States could change the treatment of a serious disease in the youngest patients.

Eat chocolate before bed – it may help you sleep better

A simple, indulgent evening routine is often associated with improved sleep.

How chocolate can affect your body if you eat it every day

Many people love chocolate, but there is often uncertainty about how it affects the body. The impact depends, among other things, on the type...

New study: You can build strength without intense workouts

Shorter and less demanding workouts may have a greater effect than many people think.

Do you drink a lot of coffee? Your genes may determine the consequences

Coffee plays a central role in many people’s daily lives, but new research suggests that its effect on the heart is not the same for everyone.

How to compose the optimal dinner for weight loss

The last meal of the day can affect the body more than many people realize.