Cutting sweet foods doesn’t reduce cravings or improve health

A new clinical trial found that adjusting how sweet a person’s diet is does not affect how much they enjoy sweet foods. Whether people ate more or less sweet-tasting items,…

Scientists discover tiny rocket engines inside malaria parasites

The malaria parasite is packed with tiny crystals that spin nonstop, a strange behavior that puzzled scientists for decades. Researchers have now discovered that these crystals are powered by the…

The best strength training plan might be simpler than you think

The first major update to resistance training recommendations in 17 years delivers a straightforward message. Even small amounts of resistance training can improve strength, increase muscle size, enhance power, and…

Health bosses can't confirm meningitis outbreak contained

Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs. Source link

New drug protects liver after intestinal surgery and boosts nutrient absorption

When sections of the small intestine become diseased or die, surgeons often must remove the damaged tissue. This procedure, known as a radical small bowel resection, can save lives. However,…

Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds

There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford. Source link

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent

In Japan, many older adults rely on bicycles for daily transportation, far more than seniors in Europe or the United States. Earlier research has shown that people who cycle tend…

Why this ‘unprecedented’ outbreak isn’t another Covid

Meningitis typically occurs as isolated one-off cases, but the outbreak in Kent is being described as “unprecedented” because there have been 20 cases since the weekend. However, this infection requires…

The surprising cancer link between cats and humans

The first large-scale analysis of multiple cancer types in cats has uncovered genetic changes that may help guide new treatments for both animals and people. Researchers examined tumors from nearly…

You don’t need to lose weight to reverse prediabetes, study finds

For years, preventing diabetes has been closely tied to one main goal: losing weight. However, new research challenges that long-standing assumption. People diagnosed with prediabetes — a condition affecting up…