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7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain

Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.

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.

7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain

Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.

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.

How protein powder can affect your body if you take it every day

Protein powder is widely used as a convenient way to boost daily protein intake, and according to EatingWell, its popularity continues to grow. Here’s...

New research: The gut may be key to slowing cognitive decline

New research shows that gut bacteria can influence memory and cognitive abilities.

Man declared free of HIV after rare treatment

An unusual course of treatment in Norway is drawing attention among researchers.

New study: Common gout medication may reduce risk of blood clots

Could a widely used gout drug also help protect against life-threatening blood clots?

Skip salmon – sardines offer more nutrition for less money

Sardines are often overlooked in the shopping basket, but they possess qualities that challenge more popular fish on several fronts.

New virus may come from your food and affect your eyes

Researchers have for several years observed an unexplained disease spreading. Now, new research points to a possible explanation.