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...

Everything you need to know about your metabolism

Your metabolism plays a crucial role in how your body converts food into energy. It influences everything from weight management to overall health. Here’s...

Should you really feed a cold and starve a fever? A doctor explains

We've all heard the old saying: "Feed a cold, starve a fever". But is there any truth to it?Professor Tom Wilkinson, an expert...

Avoid getting sick! 10 proven ways to prevent colds and flu

Colds and flu are caused by viruses, but there are several ways to strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of infection.Here...

Scientists identify a connection between poor sleep and disease

A new study has revealed a strong connection between REM sleep and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.The four stages of sleepSleep is...

Clear signs that your cold is actually something else

Are you constantly dealing with a stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes around the same time every year?It might not be a persistent...

Men, watch out! These symptoms could mean prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men worldwide, and early detection can be life saving.Many symptoms can be mistaken for normal...