Diseases
If you have type 2 diabetes, starting statins early may lower your dementia risk
A Danish study of more than 132,000 patients points to a clear timing benefit.
Diseases
The lung cells your flu shot misses may hold the key to longer-lasting protection
Long-lived cells found deep in the lungs could reshape how nasal flu vaccines are built.
Diseases
Where you live after a pregnancy may quietly shape your type 2 diabetes risk
Walkable streets may lower type 2 diabetes risk for women who had gestational diabetes.
Diseases
7 warning signs of an enlarged prostate most men write off as aging
About half of men in their 60s live with an enlarged prostate. Most write it off as aging.
Injuries and Ailments
The back brace millions rely on for chronic pain may not be doing what they think
A new Cochrane review found only very low quality evidence that lumbar supports ease chronic low back pain.
Diseases
If you have type 2 diabetes, starting statins early may lower your dementia risk
A Danish study of more than 132,000 patients points to a clear timing benefit.
Diseases
The lung cells your flu shot misses may hold the key to longer-lasting protection
Long-lived cells found deep in the lungs could reshape how nasal flu vaccines are built.
Diseases
Where you live after a pregnancy may quietly shape your type 2 diabetes risk
Walkable streets may lower type 2 diabetes risk for women who had gestational diabetes.
Diseases
7 warning signs of an enlarged prostate most men write off as aging
About half of men in their 60s live with an enlarged prostate. Most write it off as aging.
This makes sourdough different from regular bread
More people are choosing sourdough bread in the belief that it is healthier than regular bread. But what does the research actually say?
How to manage your cholesterol levels naturally
High cholesterol can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, but there is much you can do yourself.Treatment often begins with lifestyle changes before medication...
Viral apple drink promises better digestion – experts disagree
A pot of simmering apples is being highlighted on social media as a healthy morning option, but is the claim justified?
This is what Victoria Beckham’s strict daily diet looks like
A fixed and highly restrictive diet may seem extreme to many. Yet Victoria Beckham has eaten almost the same foods for 25 years.
NHS highlights rare skin risk linked to Lansoprazole
Health officials warn that long-term use of a common heartburn medication may, in rare cases, trigger a serious sun-sensitive skin condition.
Trump says five hours of sleep is enough – experts say it is not
Donald Trump says that five hours of sleep is enough. However, health experts point out that older adults need more rest than many people realize.