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What chronic stress quietly does to your heart, immune system and brain

Long-term stress leaves measurable traces in your arteries, immune cells and brain tissue.

Children who have tonsils removed may get more respiratory infections afterward, a new study suggests

A large study points to more hospital visits for the very infections surgery is meant to prevent.

An AI can predict your hip fracture risk years early, and no tests needed

A Swedish AI flagged seven times more people at hip-fracture risk than current screening does.

7 warning signs of Meniere’s disease most people dismiss as ordinary dizziness

Ordinary vertigo passes in seconds; Meniere's attacks can last up to 12 hours.

Study of 10,000 points to difference between coffee and tea for bone health

A large study has tracked older women’s drinking habits and bone health over a ten-year period.

What chronic stress quietly does to your heart, immune system and brain

Long-term stress leaves measurable traces in your arteries, immune cells and brain tissue.

Children who have tonsils removed may get more respiratory infections afterward, a new study suggests

A large study points to more hospital visits for the very infections surgery is meant to prevent.

An AI can predict your hip fracture risk years early, and no tests needed

A Swedish AI flagged seven times more people at hip-fracture risk than current screening does.

7 warning signs of Meniere’s disease most people dismiss as ordinary dizziness

Ordinary vertigo passes in seconds; Meniere's attacks can last up to 12 hours.

New study examines how frequently people fart during the day

A new wearable device reveals how often people actually fart.

Renewed discussion about Putin’s health raises questions about Russia’s future

Fresh speculation about Vladimir Putin’s health is once again raising questions about Russia’s political future.

PFAS traces found in over one-third of tested fruits and vegetables

A new analysis of food products has found traces of chemicals that can remain in the environment for a long time. The findings raise questions about the use of pesticides in agriculture.

FDA recall warns cream cheese could cause serious illness

Health authorities have issued their most serious recall warning after cream cheese products were linked to a potential bacteria contamination.

Two dead and several seriously ill after meningitis outbreak

Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are trying to prevent the disease from spreading further.

New study: Severe respiratory infections may increase risk of lung cancer

New research is examining what happens in the lungs after severe respiratory infections.