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What your hair can reveal about your thyroid, iron and stress levels

Dry strands and sudden shedding can trace back to the same handful of common, treatable problems inside the body.

How to get the most out of your skincare: Expert recommends this order

The order in which you apply your skincare products can make a significant difference to how effectively they...

Seven-year study reveals a promising way to slow Parkinson’s decline

A new seven-year study of Parkinson's patients points to a surprisingly specific weekly dose, with a striking gap between groups.

Long COVID could be raising your blood pressure, study finds

The pattern turned up even in people whose first COVID infection felt fairly mild, and it hit some groups harder than others.

Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit

The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.

What your hair can reveal about your thyroid, iron and stress levels

Dry strands and sudden shedding can trace back to the same handful of common, treatable problems inside the body.

How to get the most out of your skincare: Expert recommends this order

The order in which you apply your skincare products can make a significant difference to how effectively they...

Seven-year study reveals a promising way to slow Parkinson’s decline

A new seven-year study of Parkinson's patients points to a surprisingly specific weekly dose, with a striking gap between groups.

Long COVID could be raising your blood pressure, study finds

The pattern turned up even in people whose first COVID infection felt fairly mild, and it hit some groups harder than others.

Harvard pays millions after human remains scandal

Harvard has agreed to pay $53 million after a shocking body donation scandal exposed the illegal sale of human remains.

Common blood pressure drug linked to higher kidney risk

A new study suggests a widely prescribed blood pressure medication may be linked to a higher risk of kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes.

These symptoms may reveal problems with your nerves

Nerve damage often develops gradually and can cause symptoms that many people overlook in everyday life.Here are some of the warning signs that experts...

Ice-cold drinks may not help you cool down during a heatwave – try this instead

When summer temperatures soar, many people try to cool down with ice-cold drinks and large servings of ice cream.

These healthy habits linked to up to 14 extra years of life

A major study following thousands of people for decades has linked five healthy lifestyle habits to significantly longer life expectancy.

The common habit that could make aching joints worse

Rest may seem like the obvious answer for aching joints, but research suggests the right kind of movement could be far more helpful.