Body

The silent bone condition affecting millions worldwide

A common condition could be weakening your bones years before you notice.

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...

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.

The silent bone condition affecting millions worldwide

A common condition could be weakening your bones years before you notice.

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...

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.

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.

New analysis: Hormone therapy does not increase the risk of dementia

A new review examines whether hormone therapy after menopause increases the risk of dementia, following many years of debate.

New research: Young blood affects Alzheimer’s in mice

A new mouse study suggests that factors in young blood may slow Alzheimer’s-like symptoms.

Less than seven hours of sleep linked to shorter lifespan

Many health recommendations focus on diet and exercise. New research, however, suggests that sleep plays a greater role than previously assumed.

Research explains how dangerous it is to crack your knuckles

Do you crack your knuckles? For decades, warnings about possible harm have caused concern about the habit — here is what the research says.

Scientist says humans may eventually live to 150 years

A leading aging researcher believes future medical advances could push the human lifespan far beyond what is currently considered possible.