Irregular napping was not linked to higher mortality, suggesting timing and amount may matter more than simple day-to-day variation. The study does not show that naps are harmful, but it suggests ...

A small study found that nurses working double shifts had higher cortisol levels, especially at midnight, than nurses working single shifts. That suggests longer shifts may disrupt the normal daily ...

A new diabetes psychology pathway in Wales aims to give people faster access to mental health support designed specifically ...

A new MRI study found that higher intake of ultra-processed foods was linked to more fat infiltration in thigh muscles in adults at risk of knee osteoarthritis. The association remained after ...

A new review argues that fructose does more than add calories and may directly drive fat production, energy depletion and metabolic dysfunction. The concern is mainly about fructose from free sugars ...

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness was linked to a 36% lower risk of depression, a 39% lower risk of dementia and a 29% lower risk of psychotic disorders. There was also a possible link with lower ...

New research suggests obesity may affect men and women differently, with men showing more abdominal fat and liver stress, ...

The government has announced plans to tighten the rules on school food in England. Under the proposals, deep-fried food would be banned from school dinners and sugary desserts would be limited to once ...