A new study published March 30 in the European Heart Journal looked at links between vigorous exercise and the risk of ...

The diabetes drug, metformin, may mimic key benefits of exercise in prostate cancer patients, raising a molecule linked to ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

A study of data including more than 111,000 adults concluded that people who did the highest variety of exercises had a 19% lower risk of premature death compared to those with the least amount of ...

In a new study, people who followed a moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise routine for a year had a noticeable drop in brain age, while those who stuck to their usual fitness routine saw a slight ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you hear that exercise can boost your mood, you likely picture yourself running or cycling, probably ...

A new study suggests that the timing of workouts can lower your risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other risky health conditions. A new study found that people who exercised in the ...

NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories on food fortification, why some people don't seem to get the flu, and a study on how much vigorous exercise you really need.

Exercise can strengthen a leaky blood-brain barrier, which may improve brain health and potentially fight dementia, according to an ambitious new mouse study of exercise and neurodegeneration ...