Jesper Bengtson
1.2 billion people now live with a mental health condition, and anxiety leads the surge
A landmark Lancet analysis shows the global mental health burden has nearly doubled in a generation.
What is a healthy blood sugar level? The ranges by age and what they mean
The numbers on your lab report have three clear cutoffs, and one drifts modestly with age.
Hidden changes in your sleep may signal Alzheimer’s years before memory problems begin
New research points to brief nighttime awakenings as a possible early warning sign.
How eating bananas every day can affect your blood pressure, gut and mood
The everyday fruit's real effects on your body are more concrete than you may think.
Your high blood pressure may have a hormonal cause that most doctors never test for
A treatable hormonal disorder drives high blood pressure in millions, yet almost no one gets checked.
What your eyes can reveal about your heart, blood pressure and more
A dilated eye exam can flag high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes before symptoms surface.