Body

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.

Your cholesterol levels by age: what’s normal for LDL, HDL and more

The numbers your doctor writes on that lab slip finally make sense.

8 early warning signs of endometriosis that take years to get diagnosed

The average patient waits more than a decade for answers. Here are the signs to catch it sooner.

What your hair could be telling you about your thyroid, iron and hormones

Hair follicles are among the body's most active tissues and often flag internal changes early.

One blood draw, many cancers: A new UCLA test aims to replace a slew of screens

UCLA scientists say their liquid biopsy spotted four cancers and gauged liver damage from a single tube of blood.

What the color of your urine can reveal about your kidneys and overall health

Your urine offers a daily read on how well your kidneys are handling waste and water.

Common plastic under scrutiny after scientists find signs of liver effects

A new study suggests a widely used plastic may affect liver health, although the findings have so far only been seen in mice.