Author: healthylife7

Many in the U.S. continue to fall short of reaching the aerobic Physical Activity Guidelines adopted in 2018 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Tufts University researchers identify critical childhood nutrition gaps in analysis of 185 countries, with key shift seen in the U.S

In lead-up to the launch of a new Special Olympics initiative, SO-Link (Linking Athletes with Scientific Opportunities), I met with Special Olympics Virginia athlete David Egan to talk about the importance of including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in research

Adipogenesis, a crucial physiological process, serves to safely sequester lipids, thereby preventing lipotoxicity in peripheral organs and preserving metabolic health during obesity. While insulin signaling plays a pivotal role in adipogenesis, regulating factors, especially the braking mechanism governing this process, warrant further investigation. Our study identified proteasome-dependent degradation of the insulin receptor (IR) during the…

Experts from across the globe will share examples of national-level and sector-specific policies that aim to promote happiness, examining the impact they have had

The FDA approved six orphan drugs in the first half of 2026—leaving the agency just six months to match last year’s total of 30

The Army has replaced the long-standing height and weight tables, circumference-based tape test, and supplemental body fat assessments with the Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) health assessment tool. This immediate change is part of a broader effort to accurately assess soldier health, increase force readiness, and continue to align the Army Body Composition Program with medically validated…

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The new CAP and BCAP Code restrictions on advertising “less healthy” food and drink products came into force on 5 January 2026, and the ASA has now served up its first batch of rulings under the new regime. The results? A mixed platter: four brands walked away unscathed, while two found themselves in hot oil.…

Sonoma County has a new health officer in Dr. Mia Shim, who brings more than two decades of public health leadership experience, including helping guide Seattle and King County through the COVID-19 pandemic