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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.

The Office star Lucy Davis speaks out after cancer diagnosis

The Office star Lucy Davis has shared a deeply personal health update after revealing she is living with incurable breast cancer.

Why some people sweat more than others

Many people see heavy sweating as a bad sign, but science tells a different story.

COVID vaccines do not raise miscarriage risk. Here is how researchers know

A political claim went viral this week. Here is what the pregnancy data actually shows.

A professor ran a longevity study on himself: His biological age came back 15 years younger

A Singapore scientist tracked his own body daily for two years to test a longevity protocol.

This unexpected symptom can appear after a solar eclipse

Even if you watched the eclipse safely, eye experts say some people may still notice temporary symptoms afterwards.

Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds? The answer predicts your risk of dying in the next 7 years

A new study of more than 13,000 older adults finds balance is a striking survival signal.