Body

Irregular menstruation may be a sign of an underlying disease

New recommendations suggest that irregular menstruation should be investigated more thoroughly. The aim is to enable earlier diagnosis and ensure more consistent treatment.

Doctors found 38 parasites in her brain years after a holiday

A holiday she thought was long behind her turned into a life-changing medical ordeal after doctors discovered dozens of parasites in her brain years later.

Why you should never scratch a mosquito bite, according to scientists

Scratching a bug bite may feel satisfying in the moment, but experts say it could actually make the irritation last much longer.

A simple tape measure test could reveal your heart disease risk

According to a cardiologist, a simple measurement with a measuring tape can indicate whether there is reason to have your risk of heart disease assessed more closely.

Weight loss drugs may help fight migraines

Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs may reduce migraine symptoms in some patients.

Irregular menstruation may be a sign of an underlying disease

New recommendations suggest that irregular menstruation should be investigated more thoroughly. The aim is to enable earlier diagnosis and ensure more consistent treatment.

Doctors found 38 parasites in her brain years after a holiday

A holiday she thought was long behind her turned into a life-changing medical ordeal after doctors discovered dozens of parasites in her brain years later.

Why you should never scratch a mosquito bite, according to scientists

Scratching a bug bite may feel satisfying in the moment, but experts say it could actually make the irritation last much longer.

A simple tape measure test could reveal your heart disease risk

According to a cardiologist, a simple measurement with a measuring tape can indicate whether there is reason to have your risk of heart disease assessed more closely.

New research shows common medications can alter gut bacteria for years

A new study shows that several commonly prescribed medications may disrupt gut bacteria in ways that can persist for years after treatment ends.

The Japanese eating habit that keeps you fit without dieting

Many of Japan’s longest-living people share a simple habit called hara hachi bu which is the practice of eating until you’re about 80 % full.

New compound offers breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment

A groundbreaking compound may finally give doctors the upper hand against drug-resistant tuberculosis, offering safer and shorter treatments.

Wildfire pollution may lead to premature births

Research suggests that wildfire smoke may affect not only breathing but also pregnancy outcomes.

Study finds the eyes reflect the body’s biological age

Scientists have found that the eyes may hold powerful clues to how quickly your body is aging.

New study found that exposure to artificial light can harm the heart

Artificial light makes city life possible, but new evidence suggests that exposure to it at night may harm the heart.