Body
Popular sweetener linked to higher heart risk
A major study has linked high xylitol levels to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.
Diseases
A heart attack at 80: A new trial suggests immediate treatment still beats waiting
A French trial tested a wait-and-see approach in patients 80 and older, and the routine strategy held up.
Diseases
7 warning signs of skin cancer that have nothing to do with moles
The most common skin cancers look nothing like the mole you've been told to watch.
Body
Kidney disease can show up in unexpected parts of the body
Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination can be among the body's early signals of kidney problems. Because kidney...
Diseases
Getting vaccinated against shingles may cut your heart attack risk nearly in half
Two studies now tie the Shingrix vaccine to lower rates of heart attack and stroke.
Body
Popular sweetener linked to higher heart risk
A major study has linked high xylitol levels to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.
Diseases
A heart attack at 80: A new trial suggests immediate treatment still beats waiting
A French trial tested a wait-and-see approach in patients 80 and older, and the routine strategy held up.
Diseases
7 warning signs of skin cancer that have nothing to do with moles
The most common skin cancers look nothing like the mole you've been told to watch.
Body
Kidney disease can show up in unexpected parts of the body
Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination can be among the body's early signals of kidney problems. Because kidney...
Doctor warns: These cancer symptoms are often overlooked
An oncologist says these common symptoms are too often ignored until it's too late.
Do you snore at night? It could affect your brain
New research suggests that a common sleep disorder could have a significant impact on brain health.
Study of 214,000 older adults reveals major differences in dementia risk across countries
A major international study shows that the risk of dementia is not the same across different countries.
A compound found in mushrooms and cheese may make vaccines more effective
Researchers have investigated whether a naturally occurring compound found in common foods can strengthen older adults' immune response after vaccination.
Doctor reveals: These are the essentials your medicine cabinet should contain
Sunshine, high temperatures and insects often lead to a rise in minor health problems during the summer months. A doctor explains which items are worth keeping at home.
Doctors say this morning headache could be a warning sign
Doctors say recurring morning headaches could reveal more than simple fatigue.