Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
Diseases
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.
Body
Your gut bacteria may be quietly shaping how strong you are
Older adults who carried one fiber-loving microbe had far stronger hands.
Diseases
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.
Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
Diseases
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.
Body
Your gut bacteria may be quietly shaping how strong you are
Older adults who carried one fiber-loving microbe had far stronger hands.
Researchers identify potential early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease
Subtle changes in the brain may begin long before memory fades, and researchers are now uncovering a surprising early clue.
The effects of 30 days without phone use in the evening
Avoiding phone use before bedtime for 30 days can have a clear impact on both sleep quality and daily functioning, as described in an...
Comedian Tim Dillon raises doubts about Trump’s health and energy
Comedian Tim Dillon has raised questions about both health and leadership in a podcast discussion about Donald Trump.
Wash your hair like the Japanese – and get shiny hair at home
A new approach to hair care is gaining attention because it shifts the focus from the hair to the scalp.
How often experts recommend washing your bed sheets
Experts warn your sheet-washing routine may be affecting both your sleep and overall health.
Coffee and tea affect the brain differently, study finds
New research suggests that a common daily habit may have an impact on the brain.