Diseases
7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real
US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.
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 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real
US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.
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.
Coffee and tea affect the brain differently, study finds
New research suggests that a common daily habit may have an impact on the brain.
Do you start your day with a cold glass of water? Then you should turn up the temperature
A small change in your morning routine can have a greater impact than you might think.
Study finds measurable brain changes after seven days of meditation
After just seven days of intensive meditation, researchers recorded measurable changes in both brain activity and the body.
How Cottage Cheese Affects Blood Sugar Levels
Drawing on insights from Parade, cottage cheese has made a strong comeback, gaining attention not just for its protein content but also for its...
Early signs of skin cancer – and what you can do to reduce the risk
Small changes in the skin often seem harmless, but in some cases they can be signs of cancer.
Colonoscopy may offer reduced benefit for patients over 75
A new study on colorectal cancer screening suggests that the balance between benefits and risks becomes less clear after the age of 75.