An immune cell type called macrophages, found throughout the body's tissues, are often referred to as the body's clean-up ...

When it comes to fitness guidance, many of us hear familiar refrains about the benefits of cardio exercise. Calls for cycling, running, jogging, walking, or simply "getting your steps in" are ...

A new review shows that the benefits of cardiovascular health extend from head to toe. By Nina Agrawal Doctors have long endorsed a handful of practices that protect against heart disease, the leading ...

Chronic disease risk has long been measured by body mass index (BMI)—height in relation to weight—but a new Chinese study indicates that body roundness index (BRI) might be better. In a study of ...