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.
Health expert outlines reasons for frequent night urination
Night-time trips to the bathroom are often linked to how the body regulates sleep and hormones, not just how full the bladder is.
New study shows when fitness and strength begin to decline
A long-term Swedish study provides new insight into the age at which the body’s strength and fitness start to fade.
Study finds obesity and high blood pressure may cause dementia
New research shifts the focus from treating dementia to preventing it.
Pork fat ranks higher than vegetables in new nutrition analysis
A new analysis of foods challenges conventional ideas about health. Even so, there is good reason to approach the results with caution.
Long-term diabetes treatment studied in relation to cancer outcomes
New research is examining whether long-term use of the diabetes drug metformin is linked to differences in cancer risk, without suggesting it as a treatment.
Several children and adults affected by fungal infection in local community
Health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak after dozens of residents, including children, became seriously ill.