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.
Beta-blockers after a heart attack may not help if your heart pumps normally
A large 2025 trial found the standard post-heart-attack pill made no difference for patients with normal pumping function, and may have raised the risk of death in women.
Strokes are nearly twice as common in adults under 55 as they were 30 years ago
A large study covering nearly three decades finds younger adults are hit harder, and more are surviving with lasting damage.
A new blood test found 17 cancer types
One blood draw flagged cancers doctors would usually miss until much later, and most were early enough to still be treatable.
How to stay healthy throughout autumn
Shorter days and cooler weather can make it more difficult to stick to healthy routines.However, according to physician Ulysses Wu, small and consistent changes...
Doctor warns against these common allergy medicine mistakes
Many people use over-the-counter allergy medicine without giving it much thought, but beware of these mistakes.
New vaccine aims to block the high from powerful opioids
American researchers are working on a new method that could reduce the effects of powerful opioids such as fentanyl and oxycodone.