University of Rennes researchers have discovered that transplanting gut microbiota from elite athletes into mice improves ...

Diets and weight-loss drugs are marketed with health halos. But the real drive to lose weight is the societal stigma around ...

Te Anau's The Fat Duck has been name New Zealand's best gastropub - and has received praise for its 'outstanding' culinary offerings and service. Co-owner Selina Wright joined the Afternoons team ...

HOUSTON — After months of anticipation, the Mets finally got to see Juan Soto in action for real on Thursday. And there he was on Opening Day, with runners on the corners, two outs and the Mets ...

So what causes the buildup of this visceral fat? Some of it may be due to genetics: in fact, a study identified three genes that are related to waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), a measure that indicates ...

High levels of calcium or triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood can also lead to chronic pancreatitis. Gallstones are the most common cause of acute pancreatitis. Gallstones are small ...

There are numerous potential causes for red spots to form on the skin, including sudden infections or underlying chronic conditions. On darker skin tones, the spots may appear as purplish or ...

This week on Behind The Lens, New Orleanians maintain certain traditions at Carnival parades. We say hello to strangers, tote wagons and folding chairs and blankets. But along the St. Charles parade ...

Vitamins are classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble based on how the body absorbs and stores them. The fat-soluble vitamins—A, D, E, and K—are absorbed with fat and stored in the liver, ...