Body
Your waist measurement may catch health risks that your BMI quietly misses
In 1,900 U.S. adults, waist circumference caught far more true obesity than BMI, and matched a newer, more complex framework.
Diseases
Colorectal cancer screening now starts at 45: what the 2026 guidelines say for you
The American Cancer Society reaffirmed a start age of 45 and added two new tests.
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.
Body
Your waist measurement may catch health risks that your BMI quietly misses
In 1,900 U.S. adults, waist circumference caught far more true obesity than BMI, and matched a newer, more complex framework.
Diseases
Colorectal cancer screening now starts at 45: what the 2026 guidelines say for you
The American Cancer Society reaffirmed a start age of 45 and added two new tests.
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.
Study finds four key risk factors present in most first heart attacks
New international research suggests that first heart attacks and strokes are rarely sudden, but often the result of long-standing, detectable risk factors.
Symptoms that may indicate reduced heart function
Subtle changes in your body may be early indicators that your heart is not functioning at its best.
Why sleep problems become more common after 60
Many people find that their sleep changes as they grow older. Sleep problems can have several causes.
Oral cancer may begin with minor, overlooked symptoms
Small, persistent changes inside the mouth can sometimes signal something far more serious than a simple sore.
These drinks may interfere with your blood pressure medication
Several common beverages can affect the effectiveness of blood pressure medication.
Why your farts sometimes smell worse than usual
We all have gas in our stomachs and pass it several times a day. But sometimes the smell is far worse than usual.This is...