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...

Possible Reasons Why You’re Always Running to the Bathroom

Feeling like you constantly need to pee can be frustrating and concerning. But what’s causing it?Here are some of the most common reasons.Weak pelvic...

How to Use Pain Relievers Correctly

Most of us use over-the-counter pain medication from time to time for headaches, back pain, or other discomforts. But how do these medications work,...

Experts warn: Childhood sugar consumption increases the risk of serious diseases

New research suggests that early sugar exposure can have surprising and serious health effects well into adulthood.Increases the risk of type 2 diabetesA large...

Women’s Silent Heart Attacks

Women, on average, go longer than men before their heart attacks are detected. There’s a significant reason for this.Women Are Diagnosed Later Than MenWomen...

Why Scratching an Itch Feels So Good – But You Shouldn’t Do It

We all know we shouldn't scratch an itch, yet the urge is almost impossible to resist. Scientists have discovered why scratching feels so satisfying,...

Why You Should Never Fly with a Cold

A common cold might seem harmless, but boarding a plane while sick can be a huge mistake.Aside from spreading germs to fellow passengers,...