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.
Avoid food poisoning: The right way to store leftovers
Leftovers often seem harmless, but storage plays a major role if you want to avoid food poisoning.
Here’s what happens when you eat strawberries every day
Strawberries are not only sweet and juicy but also packed with nutrients that can positively affect the body, according to Real Simple.If you eat...
Should you stand or sit while eating? Here’s the answer
Many people believe that whether we sit or stand is crucial for healthy digestion, but the explanation lies elsewhere.
Woman describes events while unconscious for several days
After collapsing from internal bleeding, a woman later shared the vivid experiences she recalls from days spent in critical condition.
Research points to risks in once-a-month binge drinking
That occasional night of heavy drinking may be doing far more damage to your liver than you think.
How dark chocolate affects your body if you eat it every day
Dark chocolate is often highlighted as a healthier option, but this depends on the amount and type.Nutrition experts told Real Simple that there are...