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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.

A previously unrecognized bat virus has infected humans

New research suggests that current disease surveillance systems may be overlooking animal-borne viruses that do not fit existing diagnostic frameworks.

Fish reveal why diabetes medication can protect the kidneys

A new study examines how a diabetes drug may protect the kidneys from aging.

COVID symptoms are less obvious – Here’s what doctors say to watch for

COVID-19 plays a smaller role in everyday life, but the disease has not disappeared. Here are the symptoms you should be aware of.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding may shape women’s cognitive health decades later

A new study examines whether pregnancy and breastfeeding may be associated with cognitive function many years later.

This can happen to your body if you copy Donald Trump’s diet

Donald Trump’s eating habits have long attracted attention for their lack of balance.If you were to follow the same diet for several months, it...

Flu vaccination later in the winter can still make a difference

Although vaccination is often associated with autumn, late winter still raises the question of whether getting vaccinated makes sense.