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.
More than 1,000 chemicals tested – these may potentially affect gut microbiota
New research suggests that certain chemicals in the gut environment may negatively affect bacteria.
Researchers see possible link between finger length and brain development
New research suggests that hormones before birth may have played a role in the development of the human brain.
Everyday eating habits examined in relation to gum disease
New research suggests that a simple gap in the daily diet may be linked to why severe gum disease develops later in life.
Organs most commonly affected by cancer
New international health data highlight clear patterns in where cancer most frequently develops. Certain organs account for a large share of global diagnoses, influenced...
Brain scans reveal how yawning affects the brain
Scientists observe patterns that point to yawning as more than a reflex.
Study examines the link between coffee and dementia
It’s part of your daily routine, barely noticed, yet scientists say it could be quietly influencing how your brain ages.