Diseases

Men’s heart disease risk starts climbing in the 30s, long before symptoms appear

A 35-year study of 5,112 adults found men's heart risk pulling ahead of women's by age 35.

Kidney stones: How they feel and when to seek help

Kidney stones can develop quietly, but once they block the urinary tract, the pain can become sudden and...

Dolly Parton kept her cancer diagnosis private – sister explains why

Dolly Parton had health problems in the period leading up to her death at the age of 80, but the public did not know the full story.

The amount of salt you eat daily may be slowly scarring your kidneys

A 2025 study finds high salt intake damages kidney tissue, even without raising blood pressure.

Women who enter menopause before 40 may face a 40 percent higher heart disease risk

A large U.S. study of more than 10,000 women links early menopause to markedly elevated lifetime heart risk.

Men’s heart disease risk starts climbing in the 30s, long before symptoms appear

A 35-year study of 5,112 adults found men's heart risk pulling ahead of women's by age 35.

Kidney stones: How they feel and when to seek help

Kidney stones can develop quietly, but once they block the urinary tract, the pain can become sudden and...

Dolly Parton kept her cancer diagnosis private – sister explains why

Dolly Parton had health problems in the period leading up to her death at the age of 80, but the public did not know the full story.

The amount of salt you eat daily may be slowly scarring your kidneys

A 2025 study finds high salt intake damages kidney tissue, even without raising blood pressure.

A Simple Eye Test Could Reveal Your Stroke Risk

Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking way to assess stroke risk—by examining the tiny blood vessels in your eyes. This non-invasive method could provide an...

Can You Taste That? How Lung Cancer Makes Its Presence Known

Lung cancer is among the most frequently diagnosed cancers and one of the deadliest. In the U.S., around 234,000 new cases are identified annually,...

Do You Frequently Take Paracetamol? New Research Reveals Hidden Risks

Most people have reached for a pain relief pill on a bad day. Paracetamol, the most common painkiller, is often a quick solution for...