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.
New drug shows promise for patients with high blood pressure
A new drug could offer hope to millions struggling with high blood pressure that won’t respond to existing treatments.
These nail changes may indicate underlying heart or liver conditions
Subtle changes in your nails could be an early sign of hidden heart or liver conditions.
Can you eat too much fruit? Here’s what experts say
Fruit is an important part of a healthy diet, but many people are unsure how much they should actually eat.Here are the key points...
How creatine affects the body and brain
A simple scoop hides a surprisingly complex chain reaction inside your body.
Experts say sleeping position may affect skin ageing
Your nightly sleep position could be quietly shaping how your skin ages over time.
Do you walk 20 minutes a day? Here’s what it can do for your body
A short daily walk can have a greater impact on the body than many people realize.