Injuries and Ailments

Early childhood signs linked to Tourette’s syndrome

Tourette's syndrome usually begins in childhood and the first symptoms can be subtle. A doctor explains what parents should look out for and addresses common misconceptions about the condition.What...

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Study finds 31% reduction in first heart attacks with cholesterol drug

A widely used cholesterol drug may cut first-time heart attack risk by 31%—even before disease is detected.

Researchers identify cancer mechanism behind anti-aging compound

A molecule praised for slowing aging may also give cancer cells exactly what they need to grow.

How to reduce heartburn symptoms naturally

A common digestive complaint could be a sign that your daily habits need adjusting.

Early childhood signs linked to Tourette’s syndrome

Tourette's syndrome usually begins in childhood and the first symptoms can be subtle. A doctor explains what parents should look out for and addresses common misconceptions about the condition.What...

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Study finds 31% reduction in first heart attacks with cholesterol drug

A widely used cholesterol drug may cut first-time heart attack risk by 31%—even before disease is detected.

Researchers identify cancer mechanism behind anti-aging compound

A molecule praised for slowing aging may also give cancer cells exactly what they need to grow.

Fitness influencer dies after undertaking extreme calorie challenge

When ambition pushes the human body too far, the line between dedication and danger becomes frighteningly thin.Many people have tried extreme challenges in...

New study: Daily cholesterol pill lowers LDL levels by up to 60 percent

A new daily pill shows remarkable cholesterol-lowering effects — without the need for injections.

Dual-cell transplant shows unexpected promise in stopping type 1 diabetes

A new approach from Stanford scientists hints at a future where type 1 diabetes could be treated at its root instead of managed for life.

The new skin infection spreading across the UK faster than doctors expected

A drug-resistant fungal infection is spreading faster than expected, raising concern among UK specialists.

Two facial changes that may reveal rising cholesterol levels

Small changes in your daily habits can help you spot early signs of rising cholesterol long before symptoms develop.

Your winter guide to injury-free snow shoveling

Snow shoveling looks simple, but doctors say it sends thousands to the ER every year. Here’s how to stay safe when the flakes pile up.