Zoe Hardy, Health Reporter, Foreman Ciaran, Reporter Release date: 07:33 EDT, April 7, 2026 | Update date: 08:03 EDT, April 7, 2026 Prescription tablets, already available on the NHS, could help manage weight and protect the heart, even in inactive people, and mimic the benefits of exercise. Metformin, which is taken by nearly three million … Read more
Scientists believe a common drug, already prescribed to millions of people around the world, could provide the benefits of an exercise session without actually doing the exercise. A new study from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has found that the drug metformin likely reflects the biological … Read more
In the midst of abundant sunshine, a surprising number of Indians suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Often, the cause is untimely sun exposure or obstructions such as glass or pollution. For people with dark skin, the production of this important vitamin is made more difficult by indoor lifestyles. Strange contradictions exist in everyday life. People … Read more
4 minute read Vitamin D is a vitamin that is not naturally found in many foods. Because of this, deficiencies are common and can have negative effects on things like bones and the immune system. Knowing the most common vitamin D deficiency symptoms can help you identify when you should take steps to increase your … Read more