In A Nutshell Married people who feel emotionally supported by their spouse had BMIs about five points lower than married people lacking that support, a pattern not seen among unmarried individuals ...

Across the globe, more than a billion people live with obesity. It's not just a matter of weight—it's tied to serious health risks like heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers. Yet despite ...

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Obesity is not a single disease. New research shows distinct biological phenotypes that explain why weight gain and treatment ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD ...

Whole grains such as oats, quinoa, and brown rice can support a healthy heart by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol. They also provide fiber for a healthy gut.

Once dismissed as a digestion issue, gut health is now emerging as a powerful driver of immunity, mental well-being and ...

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...