Jessica Freeborn

People who are physically active before a cancer diagnosis are less likely to experience cancer progression. Image credit: Justin Lambert/Getty Images.

A new study found that drinking certain amounts of caffeinated coffee and tea was linked to a decreased risk for head and neck cancer compared to not drinking these beverages.

Scientists have found a link between drinking coffee or tea and head and neck cancer risk. Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images

Pairing intermittent fasting with exercise could be the best approach for weight management. Design by MNT ; Photography by annabogush/Getty Images & Nastasic/Getty Images.

Combining time-restricted eating with exercise may be more effective in prompting weight loss than exercise without time-restricted eating, recent evidence suggests.

A drop in estradiol and progesterone levels after menopause could increase cartilage aging and degeneration, leading to osteoarthritis, a study in mice suggests.

A drop in estradiol and progesterone levels after menopause could increase cartilage aging and degeneration, leading to osteoarthritis, a study in mice suggests.

Experts are interested in finding simple interventions that contribute to weight loss.

A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, a new study indicates.

Scientists have discovered a link between REM sleep and risk for Alzheimer's disease. Vera Vita/Getty Images This article originally appeared on Medical News Today