Diseases

What your hair texture and loss can reveal about your thyroid health

A 2023 review links diffuse shedding and texture changes to thyroid dysfunction.

Researchers test new method against brain damage after stroke – and it works

Researchers have investigated a new method designed to help the brain recover after a stroke.

Walking more steps a day may control asthma as well as the gym

A new trial in moderate-to-severe asthma matched simple walking against supervised gym sessions.

How to know when your child is too sick for school

It can be difficult to know when a sick child should stay home from school and when they...

The FDA just cleared a blood test for Alzheimer’s

A simple blood draw can now help doctors check for the plaques tied to Alzheimer's.

What your hair texture and loss can reveal about your thyroid health

A 2023 review links diffuse shedding and texture changes to thyroid dysfunction.

Researchers test new method against brain damage after stroke – and it works

Researchers have investigated a new method designed to help the brain recover after a stroke.

Walking more steps a day may control asthma as well as the gym

A new trial in moderate-to-severe asthma matched simple walking against supervised gym sessions.

How to know when your child is too sick for school

It can be difficult to know when a sick child should stay home from school and when they...

Foods That Can Trigger Migraines

If you suffer from migraines, you may already know that bright lights, loud noises, and stress can bring on an attack.But did you...

Menopause and Dry Eyes: The Connection You Didn’t See Coming

Menopause brings a wave of changes, and your eyes are no exception. Dry, irritated eyes and declining focus are common symptoms that often catch...

The diseases that shorten your life the most

How much time does a disease take off your life? A research tool developed by scientists provides detailed insights into how over 1,800 different...

Red vs. white wine: Which one poses a greater cancer risk?

New research suggests that both red and white wine pose similar cancer risks—but white wine may have an unexpected link to a higher risk...

Are you a universal donor? Find out who can receive your blood

Blood donation saves lives, but not all blood types are compatible.Mixing incompatible blood types can lead to severe reactions, making it crucial to...

These Five Risk Factors Are Responsible for 20% of Deaths Worldwide

A major global study has identified five key lifestyle-related risk factors that contribute to 50% of all cardiovascular diseases and 20% of deaths worldwide....