Lifespan may be 50% heritable, study suggests
Around 50% of a person’s lifespan is determined by genetics, a new study suggests, more than doubling previous estimates of the heritability of longevity. The new research, published Jan. 29…
Digestive health improved by common vitamin found in foods, study reveals
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A common vitamin found in everyday foods may play a role in how often people go to the bathroom, according to a…
This vaccine can prevent disease and slow down aging: study
A nasty rash isn’t the only thing this shot may spare you from. A new study from the University of Southern California found that a recommended vaccine for older adults…
Exercise treats depression as well as therapy or medication, study finds
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75% of US adults may meet criteria for obesity under new definition, study finds
A new definition of obesity could nearly double the prevalence of U.S. adults with the condition, according to a study published Monday. For decades, doctors have relied on body mass…
This vitamin could reduce lung damage from air pollution, study reveals
An Australian research team has found that a simple antioxidant in our daily diet might help protect the lungs from the damage caused by air pollution—especially the harm linked to…