Body

Four health checks every woman should consider after turning 40

A cardiologist highlights four routine health checks that can help detect health problems at an early stage.

Can damaged kidneys heal? New study offers hope

An existing drug may also prove useful in treating kidney damage.

One hour in the sun left her fighting for her life

What began as a relaxing afternoon ended in a fight for survival.

How extreme heat can affect your body

Several days of extreme heat can put significant strain on your body and make it harder to maintain...

Millions take blood pressure medication – study points to possible heart risk

A new study suggests a potential risk associated with high doses of a medication that many people use to treat high blood pressure.

Four health checks every woman should consider after turning 40

A cardiologist highlights four routine health checks that can help detect health problems at an early stage.

Can damaged kidneys heal? New study offers hope

An existing drug may also prove useful in treating kidney damage.

One hour in the sun left her fighting for her life

What began as a relaxing afternoon ended in a fight for survival.

How extreme heat can affect your body

Several days of extreme heat can put significant strain on your body and make it harder to maintain...

Finnish studies explain why using a sauna is healthy for you

As sauna bathing becomes a staple of wellness culture, scientists are trying to clarify whether the practice offers measurable health benefits.

Is an egg a day healthy? Here’s what dietitians say

Eggs are a staple in many households, but are they actually good for you, or should you pay attention to the critics?

Research: Bananas in smoothies may reduce nutrient absorption

The ingredients in smoothies require careful consideration to get the most out of their nutrients.

What a daily intake of leafy greens can do for your body

A daily intake of leafy greens plays a bigger role in dietary habits than many people realize.

Certain foods can interfere with these medications

Some everyday foods can disrupt the effects of widely used medications. The consequences often become apparent only when the treatment fails to work as expected.

Signs of bowel cancer you shouldn’t overlook

Bowel cancer is among the most common cancer types, yet many early signs can be mistaken for everyday discomfort.