Obesity can lend itself to a greater severity of illness from COVID-19, due to comorbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure and a weaker immune system, doctors say. “It’s of vital importance that ...

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. America’s top nutritionists are considering a new diet. In recent years, ...

The low-carb, high-fat keto diet has become popular for weight loss. Keto can be helpful for improving metabolic health, but it isn't for everyone. Avoid low-carb diets if you're stressed or seeking ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an unhealthy diet (like one high in saturated fat and added sugar) is one of the “leading global risks to health,” increasing the odds of malnutrition ...

Mark Cucuzzella, M.D., has never been one to chase records, but at the age of 51, the runner and family physician from Shepherdstown, West Virginia, now finds himself in the hunt. On the line? Beating ...

WASHINGTON — A new year brings new goals, and for many, health becomes a priority come Jan. 1. Holiday cookies are replaced with whole grains and cocktail parties get bumped for spin class. If you’ve ...

When you’re gearing up for a run or workout, your warm-up might be an afterthought. You may even skip a pre-run routine altogether so that you can get straight to your effort. However, running coaches ...

When Mark Cucuzzella, MD, meets a new patient at the West Virginia Medical School clinic, he introduces himself as "Mark." For one thing, says Cucuzzella, his last name is a mouthful. For another, the ...