A study of more than 5,500 people suggests that monitoring hormone levels and managing weight may help reduce the risk of premature death. For adults over 50, excess abdominal fat and low vitamin D levels may form a particularly dangerous combination. A study of more than 5,500 people found that participants with both conditions had [...]

A widely used food thickener may have more complex effects on the gut than previously recognized. Xanthan gum helps give ice cream, yogurt, sauces, cakes, and gluten-free pasta their familiar texture. Valued for its thickening, stabilizing, and gelling properties, it is among the food industry’s most widely used additives. It also helps make liquids safer [...]

Swimming matched running for fitness gains but delivered greater heart growth and more favorable molecular changes, making it potentially more beneficial for cardiovascular health. For decades, swimming and running have been considered two of the best forms of aerobic exercise for cardiovascular health. But new research suggests they may not strengthen the heart in exactly [...]