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.
Moderate wine consumption tied to lower biological age, study finds
Researchers have examined how lifestyle affects the body’s aging process. The results point to a connection that most people would not have expected.
Avoiding the sun? It may be as dangerous as smoking, new study shows
A Swedish study shows that women who avoid the sun have a higher mortality rate.
Typical warning signs associated with brain tumors
According to Prevention, symptoms of brain tumors can be difficult to recognize because they often develop slowly and resemble common, everyday issues. This can...
Bloated and tired? Here are the fruits that can help
Small changes in diet can make a big difference to the body. Fruit, in particular, plays a greater role than many people realize.
Can plastic waste become medicine? New research shows promise
Researchers have developed a method in which plastic waste can be converted into Parkinson’s medication using bacteria.
Can orange juice really be healthy? Research provides answers
Studies suggest that consuming pure orange juice may affect the body on multiple levels.