Regular exercise doesn't just strengthen the muscles, lungs, and heart, it also boosts the immune system, according to a new study of older adults who regularly do endurance activities such as running, cycling, swimming, rowing, or walking. An international team of scientists found that these active...
Skipping breakfast or fasting for short periods doesn't seem to affect most adults' thinking or mental performance, according to new research from the American Psychological Association. Researchers reviewed 71 studies involving 3,484 healthy adults to see how fasting influenced memory, decision-making,...
A new study by Consumer Reports found that some popular protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes contain dangerously high levels of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic, which can pose serious health risks when consumed in large amounts. During this study, the researchers tested 23 protein...
According to new research, consuming even one can of soda, whether it be diet or sugary, may greatly increase the risk of liver disease.
A new study, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, suggests that following a green-Mediterranean diet, which includes green tea, walnut, and a nutrient-rich aquatic plant called Mankai, may help slow down brain aging. The research, involving involved researchers from Ben-Gurion University,...
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.