Body

Heart surgeon warns against soft drinks: Calls them “liquid death”

Several health experts are warning about a beverage that many people consume every day.

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...

Heart surgeon warns against soft drinks: Calls them “liquid death”

Several health experts are warning about a beverage that many people consume every day.

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.

New study: These foods may protect the heart during long hours of sitting

A study suggests that common foods may help the body maintain healthy blood-vessel function during long periods of sitting.

A small dose of daily movement can give you more energy

Feeling worn down isn’t always about lack of sleep. For many adults, long hours of sitting slowly chip away at their sense of vitality....

Your winter guide to injury-free snow shoveling

Snow shoveling looks simple, but doctors say it sends thousands to the ER every year. Here’s how to stay safe when the flakes pile up.

New genetic study links impulsive choices to multiple diseases

A major study suggests that the tendency to pick quick rewards over delayed ones is rooted in our biology, and may influence risks for a wide range of medical conditions.

Overview of drinks that may support reduced liver fat

Several natural drinks are being examined for their potential to reduce liver fat and calm inflammation.

Orange juice may trigger gene shifts, study finds

A small nutrition study suggests that orange-juice consumption might influence gene activity in immune cells.