Diseases
AI taking notes at your doctor’s appointment may be getting your medications wrong
A patient watchdog warns transcription tools are misreading drug names and diagnoses.
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.
Diseases
AI taking notes at your doctor’s appointment may be getting your medications wrong
A patient watchdog warns transcription tools are misreading drug names and diagnoses.
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.
A walk is not enough: How to stay strong after 60
A daily walk may seem healthy, but it does not meet the body’s full needs for overall health.
This happens to your body if you eat broccoli every day
Broccoli has once again become a favorite among those who focus on health, particularly gut function.The green vegetable is packed with fiber, vitamins, and...
Skip the gym and walk your way to weight loss after 60
Small changes in everyday life can have a major impact on health, especially as we grow older.
Dentists reveal what mouthwash does to your oral health
Many people associate good oral hygiene with brushing and flossing, while mouthwash is a more debated product than many realize.Dentists point to several things...
The biggest myths about diet – and what actually holds true
Many people believe they eat healthily, but their choices may be based on misconceptions.
How to manage your cholesterol with simple changes
Have you been told that your cholesterol is a bit too high? You do not need to completely overhaul your diet.Small changes in your...