A new Indian study shows school-based nutrition programmes cut adolescents’ junk food intake by over 1,000 calories a day in six months, highlighting schools’ key role in tackling rising obesity.

Most health advice circles back to the same message: protect your heart. From blood pressure and cholesterol to diet and ...

An extra five minutes walking a day can cut the risk of an early death by one tenth, research suggests. The study of over-40s ...

Below, please find two summaries related to studies publishing in The Lancet and eClinicalMedicine (part of The Lancet Discovery Science suite of journals) sharing new research on how small increases ...

The study "Food Insecurity and Fresh Produce Consumption in the South Bronx" focuses on enhancing access to fresh produce and supporting healthier eating habits in the community. By partnering with ...

A few extra minutes of sleep per night, plus a few more vegetables or grains and a little bit more exercise per day, can go a ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that men have two drinks or fewer each day, while women stick to a ...

Most daily actions are driven by habit, often aligning with goals and shaping how behavior change succeeds or fails. Most of what people do each day is guided by habit rather than deliberate ...

When you narrow the numbers further, the risk for young Black Americans is even more severe. The American Cancer Society ...

Focusing on strength, balance, nutrition, and cognitive health can help ensure a vibrant, independent life as you age, ...

Your ‘annoying’ habits and personality quirks might be superpowers in disguise. Here’s how you can harness them.

Establishing a foundation of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management early on is crucial for long-term health, ...