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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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pregnant while on Ozempic or Wegovy? Here is what the evidence says

A major new analysis of GLP-1 use around conception lands with one reassuring message and one number worth a closer look.

A blood test can now detect early Alzheimer’s changes in adults as young as 40

The test can spot the brain plaques that define Alzheimer's long before a diagnosis would normally be on the table.

Under two hours of exercise a week may nearly double your type 2 diabetes risk

The threshold that separated the highest-risk group in a huge new study is a lot lower than most people picture when they hear the word workout.

These small dietary changes may support a longer and healthier life

No single food determines how healthily you age.According to health experts, small changes to your daily eating habits can make a difference over time,...

Could Ozempic raise your pancreatic cancer risk? The largest study yet points one way

A regulator-mandated study of nearly 100,000 Nordic patients found no higher pancreatic cancer risk in people taking semaglutide.

Aged cheese, wheat germ and mushrooms are linked to longer life

These three staples sit far apart on the plate, but one natural molecule ties them together and may quietly shape how well you age.