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Share on Pinterest A new study found that waist-to-height ratio was closely linked to heart disease risk than BMI or waist circumference. Ableimages/Getty Images A new study suggests your body shape may reveal heart disease risk more accurately than BMI. Researchers found people with larger waists relative to their height were more likely to develop

Share on Pinterest Short-term fasting is unlikely to have a significant impact on mental sharpness, according to new research. Johner Images/Getty Images Researchers report that intermittent fasting of less than 24 hours does not appear to diminish a person’s mental performance during the periods where they are not eating. They say the human body has

Share on Pinterest A new study raises concerns over long-term melatonin use and cardiovascular risks. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Researchers say people with insomnia who use melatonin supplements for more than a year have a higher cardiovascular disease risk than people with insomnia who don’t use the sleep aid. Experts say the research raises some important

Share on Pinterest A new study found that men need more exercise than women to lower their risk of coronary heart disease. Getty Images/Cavan Images Men may need nearly twice as much weekly exercise as women to achieve the same heart health benefits. A study of over 85,000 people found that females achieved greater reductions

Share on Pinterest Pictures of dark spots in period products are circulating on social media, but experts say it’s unlikely to be mold. Hazal Ak/Getty Images Some TikTok and social media users have posted images and videos of dark, spotted patches inside unused pads, sparking concerns around potential mold contamination. Health experts say this discoloration

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that staying in standard time or staying in daylight saving time is better for overall health than switching the clocks twice a year. Getty Images/blackCAT New research suggests the twice-yearly practice of changing the clocks does more than disrupt sleep — it’s also hazardous to health. Predictive models

Share on Pinterest The U.S. obesity rate is declining as more people turn to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Bloomberg/Getty Images A new Gallup poll indicates that the rate of obesity among U.S. adults has declined over the past three years. The decline is likely attributed to the growing number of people utilizing GLP-1 drugs