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
Heart rate variability by age: the ranges that reveal how well your body recovers
Your smartwatch shows you a number in milliseconds. Here is what a healthy one looks like.
Diseases
If you drink alcohol, the type you choose may affect your heart risk
A large UK study points to a sharp split between wine and everything else.
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
Heart rate variability by age: the ranges that reveal how well your body recovers
Your smartwatch shows you a number in milliseconds. Here is what a healthy one looks like.
A small dose of daily movement can give you more energy
Feeling worn down isn’t always about lack of sleep. For many adults, long hours of sitting slowly chip away at their sense of vitality....
Your winter guide to injury-free snow shoveling
Snow shoveling looks simple, but doctors say it sends thousands to the ER every year. Here’s how to stay safe when the flakes pile up.
New genetic study links impulsive choices to multiple diseases
A major study suggests that the tendency to pick quick rewards over delayed ones is rooted in our biology, and may influence risks for a wide range of medical conditions.
Overview of drinks that may support reduced liver fat
Several natural drinks are being examined for their potential to reduce liver fat and calm inflammation.
Orange juice may trigger gene shifts, study finds
A small nutrition study suggests that orange-juice consumption might influence gene activity in immune cells.
New research suggests rising heat might trigger earlier births
Scientists uncover molecular signals that may explain why hotter days raise the risk of preterm delivery.