Body

How stress can affect your blood in just minutes

New research suggests that even short periods of psychological stress can trigger measurable changes in your blood within minutes. Scientists found that stress may make blood more likely to...

Cardiologist’s advice: How to get through a heatwave

Many people enjoy warm summer days, but high temperatures can affect the body in several ways. Here's how to respond.

FDA-approved drug shows promise against liver cancer

Researchers found that an existing FDA-approved drug could make immunotherapy more effective against a rare form of liver cancer.

New finding: Birth control pill use linked to healthier brains

Researchers have investigated whether hormone exposure throughout life may influence brain health many years later.

Her cat wouldn’t leave her side – then came the diagnosis

The family couldn't explain their cat's sudden behaviour — until a life-changing diagnosis revealed a possible reason

How stress can affect your blood in just minutes

New research suggests that even short periods of psychological stress can trigger measurable changes in your blood within minutes. Scientists found that stress may make blood more likely to...

Cardiologist’s advice: How to get through a heatwave

Many people enjoy warm summer days, but high temperatures can affect the body in several ways. Here's how to respond.

FDA-approved drug shows promise against liver cancer

Researchers found that an existing FDA-approved drug could make immunotherapy more effective against a rare form of liver cancer.

New finding: Birth control pill use linked to healthier brains

Researchers have investigated whether hormone exposure throughout life may influence brain health many years later.

How to eat more greens without changing your diet

Many people want to eat healthier, but good intentions rarely last. The explanation is often found in the kitchen rather than in willpower.

Bill Gates concerned about rising child mortality

After many years of progress, child mortality has risen again globally. New figures show that more children are now dying before the age of five.

Three dietary supplements recalled due to high vitamin content

These dietary supplements have now been recalled because they contain excessively high levels of vitamins.

Tired and low on energy? These foods may help

Fatigue is often linked to stress and lack of sleep, but diet can also influence how energy is distributed throughout the day.

Research explains why exercise habits are so hard to maintain

Many people want to be more physically active but stop again after a short time. Research points to an explanation that is often overlooked.

Research: Poor marriages can strain the heart

Persistent tension and frequent arguments in close relationships can place a burden on the body, without the consequences being felt immediately.