Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
Diseases
7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain
Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.
Body
Your gut bacteria may be quietly shaping how strong you are
Older adults who carried one fiber-loving microbe had far stronger hands.
Diseases
7 warning signs of giant cell arteritis most people over 50 mistake for a headache
Giant cell arteritis mimics an ordinary headache but can steal sight in days.
Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
Diseases
7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain
Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.
Body
Your gut bacteria may be quietly shaping how strong you are
Older adults who carried one fiber-loving microbe had far stronger hands.
New study: Fasting can reduce your muscle mass
A month-long trial from Singapore suggests that fasting every other day can produce quick drops in weight and body fat, but may also erode muscle mass.
Why cold weather might complicates weight loss goals
Colder weather, shorter days, and holiday routines can quietly reshape how much we eat and move.
Research shows bedtime stability may help lower blood pressure
A steady bedtime may do more for your heart than you think, subtly supporting healthier blood pressure over time.
Scientists explain how much water a healthy body can process safely
Viral TikTok videos warn that drinking “too much” water can be dangerous. Danish researchers say the fear is misplaced for most healthy people.
Researchers identify unexpected age effects in cancer formation
A new study suggests that age may influence early tumour development in ways researchers hadn’t fully recognised.
She drank olive oil for two weeks – here’s what happened
A viral wellness trend claims that a morning dose of olive oil can steady digestion, brighten skin and cut cravings.