South Carolina's measles outbreak continues to expand, with confirmed cases now reaching 876, making it the largest outbreak reported in the United States in several decades. However, health officials say there are early signs that the situation may be starting to improve. The outbreak began in October...
A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that eating oatmeal can quickly lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol, sometimes in just two days. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany and involved 68 adults aged 45 to 70 who had metabolic syndrome. The participants...
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, could be the best type of exercise for older adults who want to lose body fat without losing muscle, according to new research by UniSC academics. "With the festive season now behind most of us and New Year's resolutions in full swing, this research can help...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a Request for Information regarding labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged food. FDA said it is taking this action as a first step to improve transparency in disclosures of ingredients that impact certain health conditions, such...
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association looked at how light physical activity is linked to the risk of death from any cause in people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic or CKM syndrome. Researchers reviewed health data from earlier studies involving more than 150,000...
A new study from researchers in Germany revealed that intermittent fasting does not improve metabolism or heart health if people eat the same number of calories. During the ChronoFast study, led by Prof. Olga Ramich, the researchers wanted to see whether eating all meals within an eight-hour window...
Scientists in the UK reviewed several studies on exercise and depression, looking at dozens of clinical trials, and found strong evidence that exercise can reduce depression symptoms, at least in the short term. Andrew Clegg and his team studied results from 69 clinical trials involving nearly 5,000...
Day after day, we unknowingly consume a cocktail of hidden food additives tucked into our favourite products—from silky salad dressings to indulgent ice creams and pillowy breads. Chief among them are emulsifiers, agents that coax oil and water into harmony, giving foods their appealing look, creamy...
A new long-term study suggests that people who eat at least 50 grams of high-fat cheese a day may have a lower risk of developing dementia. High-fat cheeses include varieties like brie, gouda, cheddar, parmesan, gruyere, and mozzarella. "For decades, the debate over high-fat versus low-fat diets has...
A new study from Virginia Tech suggests that ultra-processed foods may affect late teenagers more strongly than slightly older young adults. During the study period, the researchers studied 27 adults aged 18 to 25 and compared two diets - one made up mostly of ultra-processed foods and another with...
Recently, in a viral video, a popular doctor warned that drinking diet soda could greatly increase the risk of dementia and stroke. Dr Clint Steele shared research showing that people who drink diet soda every day are much more likely to suffer serious brain and heart problems. According to him, daily...
A new study has found that drinking orange juice regularly can change how thousands of genes in our immune cells work. Many of these genes are linked to controlling blood pressure, lowering inflammation and managing blood sugar, all of which are very important for long-term heart health. David C....
To address the growing global health challenge of obesity, the World Health Organization has released its first guideline on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for treating obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease. Obesity, which affects more than 1 billion people, was associated...
A new study in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research explored at what happens when 20 healthy adults, between ages 21 and 46, drink two cups of pure orange juice every day for 60 days. Before the study began, participants were asked to avoid other citrus fruits and certain foods like strawberries,...
Recently, a team from Osaka Metropolitan University, led by Associate Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa, studied Nigella sativa, commonly known as black cumin, to see whether its natural compounds can help improve cholesterol. Earlier studies have shown that black cumin contains molecules that may affect...
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.