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.
New study: Even a few cigarettes a day can damage the heart
New research suggests that smoking just a few cigarettes a day is enough to raise the risk of serious heart problems.
Lab-grown cardiac patch shows early promise
Researchers are testing a lab-grown heart patch that could repair damaged cardiac tissue through a small incision.
Researchers test new nasal drops that may help fight aggressive brain tumors
New nasal nanodrops may offer a noninvasive way to target one of the deadliest brain cancers.
Dermatologist: Lip balm doesn’t cause addiction
A long-running rumor claims that frequent lip balm use makes your lips dependent on it. A dermatologist explains what’s really happening when lips feel endlessly dry.
Doctors explain why urinating in the shower may affect bladder health
Health specialists say a common shower habit could subtly change the way your bladder responds to everyday cues.
Data show rising death rates among young people
Although people around the world are living longer, new research reveals that health conditions for teenagers and young adults are getting worse.