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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.

These habits can make your everyday life healthier

Small changes to your daily habits can make a difference to both your physical and mental health.Diet, exercise, sleep and social relationships are some...

Parkinson’s may already be readable in your blood 20 years before diagnosis

A gene signature in the blood may reveal Parkinson's decades before the first tremor, a new Swedish and Norwegian study reports.

Low-dose radiation kept knees healthier for 12 years, large trial finds

A trial that followed nearly 300 patients for more than a decade found the joint itself held up better with radiation.

1 in 7 young people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may also have ADHD

A new US analysis of 4.2 million people points to a striking overlap between neurodivergence and early-onset type 2 diabetes.

These drinks claim to ease period pain

Drinks containing herbs, vitamins and minerals are marketed as a way to help with period pain, bloating and mood swings, among other symptoms.However, research...

A wearable device may cut death risk by 44 percent for people with type 2 diabetes

A real-world analysis of nearly 28,000 adults tied starting a glucose sensor on basal insulin to far fewer deaths within a year.