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.
The practical purpose of the small hole in nail clippers
It’s a tiny design feature almost everyone has ignored, despite using this tool their entire life.
Babies begin to make sense of the world earlier than expected
Infants perceive more than has long been assumed. New brain research sheds light on what is already happening in the very first months of life.
How your heart changes from your 30s to your 60s
The heart ages gradually, even before we notice anything. How this happens depends both on biological changes and on the habits we build throughout...
New study: Full-fat cheese linked to a lower risk of dementia
A large study shows an association between the consumption of full-fat cheese and the risk of dementia in certain groups.
Bird flu protection may begin in the nose, researchers say
Researchers are investigating whether protection against influenza can begin somewhere other than through an injection.
New research leads to updated blood pressure guidelines
Updated guidelines give people with high blood pressure more options to improve their health.Here are the new guidelines you should follow if you have...