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A groundbreaking study involving 23,000 people reveals that taking five-minute movement breaks every half hour dramatically reduces fatigue, sharpens focus, and even boosts productivity. The best part? You don't need a gym membership or special equipment.
A groundbreaking obesity medication helped people lose an average of 70 pounds in clinical trials, matching results previously only seen with bariatric surgery. The drug offers new hope for millions struggling with obesity and related health conditions.
Scientists are testing a breakthrough obesity treatment that helps people lose up to a third of their body weight without sacrificing muscle mass. The triple-action drug retatrutide could solve one of the biggest problems with current weight-loss medications.
Scientists have engineered bacteria to mass-produce gadusol, a natural UV-blocking molecule found in fish and coral, bringing us closer to the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 25 years. Separately, a UK study found that weekly art activities like painting or visiting museums could make you biologically a year younger.
Scientists have found two promising methods to help people maintain their weight loss after stopping diets or GLP-1 medications like Wegovy. New research shows a daily pill and a probiotic supplement can both help prevent the frustrating cycle of weight regain.
Going to museums, reading books, and enjoying cultural activities could slow your biological aging by up to 4%, matching the health gap between smokers and nonsmokers. A major UK study suggests your weekend plans might be just as important as your workout routine.
Researchers discovered how a protein called RAB5c acts as a control switch that helps white blood cells destroy dangerous fungal infections. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for thousands of vulnerable patients worldwide.
Smokers trying to quit can reduce their cigarette cravings with just one workout session, according to a major new study. The breakthrough finding offers a free, accessible tool to help millions kick the habit.
After 21 years of groundbreaking nutrition research at the NIH, Dr. Kevin Hall retired early but didn't stop fighting to help people understand food and health. He's now designing obesity treatments at a pharmaceutical company and sharing his discoveries in a new book.
For the first time in its history, all six schools within UMass Amherst's School of Public Health & Health Sciences now share one collaborative home. The new 26,800-square-foot building brings together departments that were previously scattered across seven different campus locations.
For the first time ever, all six schools within UMass's School of Public Health and Health Sciences share one collaborative building. The 26,800-square-foot hub brings together departments that were previously scattered across seven different campus locations.
Scientists in Switzerland just proved that spring fatigue isn't real—it's all in our heads. The cultural phenomenon shapes how we perceive tiredness, not our actual energy levels.
Scientists at MIT developed microscopic robots smaller than a grain of sand that move on command with a simple magnet swipe. These tiny "magno-bots" could one day deliver drugs or take tissue samples inside the human body without surgery.
Texas Woman's University is marking 125 years with a new $136,000-square-foot Health Science Center and the nation's only woman-focused pilot training program. The celebration also honors a record-breaking $30 million donation that's transforming opportunities for future women leaders. #
Juan López García just demolished an 80+ age group world record by nearly 49 minutes, and scientists discovered his body works like someone decades younger. The best part? He didn't start competitive running until age 70.
A Northeast medical school transformed its computing infrastructure to help over 1,000 researchers tackle critical health challenges faster. The upgrade means scientists can now focus on discovering cures instead of fighting with outdated technology. #
Researchers discovered that human DNA contains a second layer of instructions that controls how genes work, potentially explaining why identical proteins can behave differently in our cells. This breakthrough could change how we understand and treat diseases.
After reviewing 30,000+ participants, scientists confirm the best workout is simply the one you'll actually do. No gym membership or complex plan required.
After nearly five years of planning through a pandemic and funding challenges, Reading School District has opened a state-of-the-art Innovation Academy designed to prepare students for modern careers. The $56.2 million facility offers hands-on learning pathways in engineering, computer science, health sciences, and STEM.
A 31-year-old man in India went to the doctor with a urinary tract infection and left with an astonishing discovery: he'd been living his entire life with an extra kidney. Modern medical imaging revealed what his body had been hiding in plain sight for three decades.
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