Diseases
The AHA says 80% of heart attacks may be preventable: the 5 habits that matter
A new American Heart Association guidance names the daily choices that matter most.
Diseases
A single blood draw could now screen your body for more than 50 cancers at once
A new multi-cancer blood test is now available.
Diseases
What inflammation is doing to your mood, and what it could mean for depression
A growing body of research links chronic inflammation to depression and anxiety symptoms.
Diseases
Your blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office may not reflect your real numbers
New US guidelines say clinic readings alone can misclassify millions of adults.
Diseases
A one-time cell therapy left half of severe rheumatoid arthritis patients drug-free
In a Phase 1 trial with six patients, three reached medication-free remission.
Diseases
The AHA says 80% of heart attacks may be preventable: the 5 habits that matter
A new American Heart Association guidance names the daily choices that matter most.
Diseases
A single blood draw could now screen your body for more than 50 cancers at once
A new multi-cancer blood test is now available.
Diseases
What inflammation is doing to your mood, and what it could mean for depression
A growing body of research links chronic inflammation to depression and anxiety symptoms.
Diseases
Your blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office may not reflect your real numbers
New US guidelines say clinic readings alone can misclassify millions of adults.
New study links certain preservatives to increased cancer risk
Additives help ensure shelf life and low prices. But new data are raising questions about how they should be regulated in the future.
Is it risky to take aspirin every day like Trump? Research clarifies
Aspirin has long been associated with the prevention of heart disease. Today, doctors are far more cautious in their recommendations.
The sweetener aspartame may potentially affect memory and the heart negatively
Aspartame is still permitted in many countries, but more recent research suggests that the substance may have more far-reaching effects than previously assessed.
5–7 minutes of intensive exercise can reduce the risk of premature death
New research findings suggest that very small amounts of physical activity may have a greater impact than previously assumed.
Signs your body may not be getting enough protein
Health experts often focus on ensuring adequate protein intake, while protein deficiency is frequently overlooked. Here are the most common signs.
Research suggests breastfeeding may reduce later depression risk
New research suggests early breastfeeding experiences may influence maternal mental health long after the postnatal period ends.