Body
Yoga vs. Pilates: which one does more for your body, per clinical research
The two mind-body workouts share a studio and a reputation, but the clinical trials line up very differently depending on what you actually want from them.
Diseases
8 silent warning signs of high blood pressure most people never notice
It's called the silent killer, but at dangerous levels the body often sends signals you can learn to recognize.
Body
7 signs your body may be chronically dehydrated, and most people overlook them
That afternoon headache and 3 p.m. slump may not be what you think, and the fix is simpler than most people expect.
Diseases
8 warning signs of a blood clot most people mistake for a sore muscle
An aching calf after a long drive feels like a pulled muscle, but it sometimes signals something far more serious.
Diseases
Cervical cancer is almost fully preventable, yet two in three women have never been screened
A simple test can spot warning signs years before cancer appears, so why do so many women never get one?
Body
Yoga vs. Pilates: which one does more for your body, per clinical research
The two mind-body workouts share a studio and a reputation, but the clinical trials line up very differently depending on what you actually want from them.
Diseases
8 silent warning signs of high blood pressure most people never notice
It's called the silent killer, but at dangerous levels the body often sends signals you can learn to recognize.
Body
7 signs your body may be chronically dehydrated, and most people overlook them
That afternoon headache and 3 p.m. slump may not be what you think, and the fix is simpler than most people expect.
Diseases
8 warning signs of a blood clot most people mistake for a sore muscle
An aching calf after a long drive feels like a pulled muscle, but it sometimes signals something far more serious.
How long can you stand on one leg? It may predict your lifespan
Stand on one foot right now, without holding on, and count how many seconds you make it.
Japan just hit 100,000 centenarians: Here’s what they do differently
After 50 years of research on the world's longest-lived population, a small set of everyday habits keeps turning up in the same people.
Type 2 diabetes may soon be detectable from just 20 seconds of your voice
A UK-Australian research team says an ordinary smartphone recording may soon flag people who should get a blood test.
New study: Weight-loss drug users report nails falling off
Researchers have investigated potential side effects among people using GLP-1 medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Scientists discover new tick-borne virus linked to flu-like illness
Doctors have long puzzled over unexplained fevers that followed a tick bite, with no clear cause to blame.
Postpartum body changes that may catch you by surprise
Giving birth is only the beginning of the body’s physical adjustment. In the following weeks and months, changing hormone levels and the recovery from...