Whether you’re hauling groceries or swimming faster laps, the amount of vigorous exercise you get matters and can slash your ...

Being physically fit improves our health and keeps illness at bay. This relationship has long been assumed for numerous ...

UAB is leading a national study examining how personalized genetic risk information can improve prevention of chronic ...

Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor. In a major new study led ...

Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s, can lead to kidney complications. Learn what to watch for and how to protect ...

UCLA scientists have developed a simple and cost-effective blood test that, in early studies, shows promise in detecting ...

Rare diseases are defined as conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US or less than 1 in 2,000 in Europe. 1-2 While each disease is individually rare, collectively, they represent a ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

Some recent research into the long-term effects of intermittent fasting suggests that it may contribute to the development of heart disease. However, research into the link between heart disease and ...