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Your gut bacteria may be quietly shaping how strong you are

Older adults who carried one fiber-loving microbe had far stronger hands.

7 warning signs of giant cell arteritis most people over 50 mistake for a headache

Giant cell arteritis mimics an ordinary headache but can steal sight in days.

Heart rate variability by age: the ranges that reveal how well your body recovers

Your smartwatch shows you a number in milliseconds. Here is what a healthy one looks like.

If you drink alcohol, the type you choose may affect your heart risk

A large UK study points to a sharp split between wine and everything else.

8 in 10 young cancer patients found it themselves. Doctors missed the signs

In a Canadian survey, just 2% of young cancer patients were caught at a routine checkup.

Your gut bacteria may be quietly shaping how strong you are

Older adults who carried one fiber-loving microbe had far stronger hands.

7 warning signs of giant cell arteritis most people over 50 mistake for a headache

Giant cell arteritis mimics an ordinary headache but can steal sight in days.

Heart rate variability by age: the ranges that reveal how well your body recovers

Your smartwatch shows you a number in milliseconds. Here is what a healthy one looks like.

If you drink alcohol, the type you choose may affect your heart risk

A large UK study points to a sharp split between wine and everything else.

New research points to lower ideal blood pressure

A major new study suggests pushing blood pressure lower than current norms could prevent more heart attacks and strokes—at a cost.

New study: Roommates can influence gut bacteria

Your daily relationships can affect your gut microbiome.

Doctors warn over unexplained leg pain in the morning

A simple pain in your leg when you wake up could be an early warning sign doctors say you shouldn’t ignore.

Doctors warn blood pressure drugs may cause persistent cough

A stubborn cough might not be illness at all, but something far closer to your daily routine.

How your blood sugar is affected by eating mango every day

Research suggests that mango may have a positive effect on blood sugar and metabolism.The fruit can be included as a sweet yet healthy part...

This is how long you can keep meat in the freezer

Your freezer has a limit to how long meat can be stored.