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.
How your body reacts when you cut out dairy for two weeks
Milk and dairy products are a regular part of many people’s diets, but an increasing number of individuals choose to avoid them for a...
Speculation grew during Trump’s five-day absence from public view
After several days of absence, doubts have arisen about Donald Trump’s health.
Sleep expert explains waking up at 3am
Waking up at 3am might feel random, but your body could be following a hidden biological pattern.
How long you should be able to hold a plank based on your age
The plank is a popular exercise that trains multiple core muscles at once. But how long should you actually be able to hold the...
New study: Patients may be able to stop heart medication after one year
New research is questioning the use of beta-blockers after a heart attack and suggests that the treatment may not be necessary for everyone.
AI may warn of heart failure five years before it happens
A silent warning in your heart could be hiding for years before you ever feel it.