Tips for a Long Life
How you think about getting older could decide whether your body and mind actually improve
A Yale study of more than 11,000 older adults found nearly half actually improved over 12 years.
Diseases
On Jardiance or Farxiga? Three factors may sharply raise your risk of a serious complication
A large Scandinavian study pinpoints who is most vulnerable to a hard-to-spot side effect.
Diseases
One urine sample caught 92% of bladder cancers, sparing patients the scope
An at-home urine test picked up more than nine in ten bladder cancers in a UK hospital trial.
Diseases
A new calculator may help more heart failure patients finally get the treatment they need
A tool unveiled at ESC Congress 2026 puts personalized side-effect estimates in front of doctors.
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.
Tips for a Long Life
How you think about getting older could decide whether your body and mind actually improve
A Yale study of more than 11,000 older adults found nearly half actually improved over 12 years.
Diseases
On Jardiance or Farxiga? Three factors may sharply raise your risk of a serious complication
A large Scandinavian study pinpoints who is most vulnerable to a hard-to-spot side effect.
Diseases
One urine sample caught 92% of bladder cancers, sparing patients the scope
An at-home urine test picked up more than nine in ten bladder cancers in a UK hospital trial.
Diseases
A new calculator may help more heart failure patients finally get the treatment they need
A tool unveiled at ESC Congress 2026 puts personalized side-effect estimates in front of doctors.
How long common illnesses are contagious
Many illnesses can be contagious even before you notice them. Here is a brief overview of how long the most common infections can be...
Warm baths show potential in managing high blood pressure
New research suggests that a warm bath may have a surprising effect on blood pressure — but experts urge caution.
How to reduce the risk of cancer, according to doctors
Cancer cannot be prevented with a single piece of advice. Here are the best recommendations for you.
Extended fasting improves blood pressure in new study
New research suggests that the timing of the day’s last meal may influence blood pressure.
Study: 18 percent change working life due to tinnitus
A new study finds that 18 percent have left their job or reduced their hours because of tinnitus.
These personality traits can influence your lifespan
Your personality not only shapes your thoughts and actions, but it can also affect your health and longevity.Certain traits protect against disease, while others...