Despite universal healthcare access, most French adults have sub-optimal heart health—but new research shows that even modest improvements in lifestyle could dramatically cut cardiovascular risk. Study: Life's Essential 8 cardiovascular health status of 18-69-year-old individuals in France. Image Credit: Good dreams - Studio / Shutterstock Despite substantial advancements in medicine, cardiovascular disease…

Nearly 40% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes imperil their health by stopping their medication within the first year, UVA Health diabetes experts note in a new paper highlighting a growing array of treatment options. The pragmatic new paper urges doctors to consider not just traditional diabetes medicines but emerging alternatives that patients may…

When presented with a vignette describing the behaviors and characteristics of a patient with disordered eating, only a quarter of mental health providers who participated in a new study were able to correctly diagnose bulimia nervosa. The findings from researchers at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, part of UF Health, appear…

In a 12-week randomized trial, older overweight adults who consumed blueberry powder daily saw a shift in gut bacteria—but not in their cholesterol or insulin resistance markers, highlighting the complexity of translating microbiome changes into metabolic health benefits. Study: Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Fecal Microbiome Composition and Circulating Metabolites, Lipids,…

New study reveals that pairing caffeine with beetroot juice gives non-athletes a measurable edge in high-intensity running—while spotlighting the lifestyle and physiological factors that matter most for endurance. Study: Caffeine and Beetroot Juice Optimize 1,000-m Performance: Shapley Additive Explanations Analysis. Image Credit: Mariia Ploshikhina / Shutterstock A study published in the American…

According to a recent study at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, the impacts of everyday physical activity do not attenuate the accelerated hormonal bone loss that occurs during menopause. Effective bone-loading impacts are rare in everyday life. Future research should explore whether more targeted exercise can slow menopausal bone loss. The study suggests that impacts…

Mari Villar was slammed by a car that jumped the curb, breaking her legs and collapsing a lung. Amy Paulo was in pain from a femur surgery that wasn't healing properly. Katie Kriegshauser suffered organ failure during pregnancy, weakening her so much that she couldn't lift her baby daughter. All went to physical therapy, but…

New research uncovers how pairing intermittent fasting or low-calorie diets with high-intensity interval training can boost metabolism, burn fat, and enhance physical performance in postmenopausal women. Study:  Influence of Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and the Orexinergic System in Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study. Image Credit: pics…

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance – including Medicare – should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study. And more than half of older adults who meet criteria for obesity say they're interested in trying one of these drugs to manage their weight. Current law prevents Medicare…

Wearable mobile health technology could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to stick to exercise regimes that help them to keep the condition under control, a new study reveals.  Researchers studied the behaviour of recently-diagnosed T2D patients in Canada and the UK as they followed a home-based physical activity programme – some of whom…