Body

This is the biggest health risk in extreme heat

High temperatures can put far more strain on the body than most people realize.

These habits can reduce long-term effects after childhood cancer

Two international studies show that these habits can have a major impact on the health of people who survived cancer as children.

The subtle symptoms that could be early signs of cancer

Many cancers do not begin with dramatic symptoms. Instead, they can develop quietly, with subtle changes that are...

New sunscreen could protect against more than the sun

Researchers in South Korea are working to make sunscreen more than just protection against the sun’s rays.

Experts warn extreme heat can make these common health conditions worse

Rising temperatures can put extra strain on the body and worsen existing health issues.

This is the biggest health risk in extreme heat

High temperatures can put far more strain on the body than most people realize.

These habits can reduce long-term effects after childhood cancer

Two international studies show that these habits can have a major impact on the health of people who survived cancer as children.

The subtle symptoms that could be early signs of cancer

Many cancers do not begin with dramatic symptoms. Instead, they can develop quietly, with subtle changes that are...

New sunscreen could protect against more than the sun

Researchers in South Korea are working to make sunscreen more than just protection against the sun’s rays.

New analysis: Six out of ten women may be overweight in 2050

Developments in women’s health point in a worrying direction. Cardiovascular diseases in particular may become more prevalent in the future.

Doctor outlines physical symptoms associated with dementia

Dementia is most commonly associated with memory loss and language difficulties. However, the condition can also manifest through a range of physical changes that...

Scientists develop antibody against virus linked to MS and cancer

A common lifelong virus linked to multiple sclerosis and cancer may soon be stopped by a newly developed human antibody.

Heart surgeon suffers heart attack after ignoring these warning signs

An American heart surgeon experienced firsthand how easily symptoms of heart disease can be overlooked.

She cut out sugar for a month: Here is what changed

Can a break from added sugar change your mood, energy levels, and mental clarity?Sian Ferguson, a writer for Verywell Mind, set out to test...

Study finds COVID-19 and flu differ in long-term brain effects

Even mild viral infections can leave lasting traces long after the illness has passed. New research highlights significant differences between the two diseases.